Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Prayer book
France, Paris, ca. 1490
MS H.3 fol. 165r

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Christopher of Lycia: carrying Christ Child -- Christopher, nimbed, wearing short tunic, holding staff with both hands, looks back over right shoulder toward Christ Child, rays as cross nimbus, raising right hand in blessing, holding cross-surmounted globe with left hand, seated on shoulder of Christopher. In background at right, hermit raising lantern with left hand stands before building.