Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Tours, ca. 1500
MS M.12 fol. 72r

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Barbara of Nicomedia: Scene, Baptism -- Man, nimbed, with two cups pours water over head of Barbara, nimbed, nude, standing in circular font with joined hands raised. In background is tower and distant landscape. Miniature enclosed in architectural frame with pilasters.