Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 II, fol. 226r

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Marcellinus I, Pope: Martyrdom -- Two men, wearing hats, one carrying staff in right hand and extending left hand, look on as executioner raises sword above head of Marcellinus of Rome, nimbed, wearing bishop's vestments and miter, kneeling, joined hands raised.
Scene within courtyard surrounded by buildings.