Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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

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Sebastian of Rome: Scene, Torture -- Sebastian, nimbed, wearing short loincloth, body pierced by five arrows, stands with back to tree, his hands behind him. He is flanked by two archers, wearing hats, one holding bow, the other aiming arrow at Stephen.
Scene in landscape with wall, and with building on hill in distance.