Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 II, fol. 247v

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Helena, Empress: adoring Cross? -- Two men kneel before tau-cross, one with hands raised, the other kissing the shaft of the cross. Empress Helena, crowned, supports tau-cross, holding four nails in draped right hand.
Figures are before draped altar surmounted by falling idols.
Wall to side of altar is decorated with patterned hanging.
In background, two men, wearing hats, stand within courtyard outside of temple.