Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 III, fol. 293v

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Two scenes within miniature:
1) Apostle, Peter: Release from Prison -- Peter, nimbed, tonsured, lead by angel, leaves prison, treading on fallen door.
2) Apostle, Peter: Crucifixion -- To right, Peter, nimbed, tonsured, is tied to upside-down cross with rope by three executioners. Emperor Nero, crowned, holding scepter in right hand, and two other men look on.
In background is landscape with buildings of city.