Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 II, fol. 238v

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Apostle, Philip: Martyrdom -- Apostle Philip, nimbed, wearing robe, is affixed to tau-cross with nails. He is surrounded by soldiers, wearing armor, carrying spears, shields or halberd, and two other men, both wearing hats, including one holding staff and indicating Philip with right hand.
Scene set in rocky landscape.