Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 II, fol. 240r

See more information »

Apostle, James Minor: Martyrdom -- Two men, wearing hats, stand beside Apostle James, nimbed, kneeling, joined hands raised. Executioner raises fuller's club above his head.
Scene occurs outside wall enclosing buildings. Palm tree visible beyond wall.