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Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 III, fol. 328v

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Two scenes within miniature:
1) Apollinaris of Ravenna: refusing to worship Idol -- Within architectural setting, Apollinaris of Ravenna, nimbed, surrounded by group of men including soldiers, wearing armor, stands before idol surmounting column.
2) Apollinaris of Ravenna: and Torture -- Outside of architectural setting, within landscape, three soldiers (as tormentors) strike Apollinaris (represented twice), nimbed, hands crossed at breast, with sword.



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