Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Loire, ca. 1475
MS G.1.II fol. 355r

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Barbara of Nicomedia: Scene, Martyrdom -- Barbara of Nicomedia, with joined hands extended, kneels before executioner raising sword with both hands. Hat is on ground behind him. Rays descend from upper left. In background foremost of four men, wearing hat, extends right hand and raises left hand.
Scene in landscape with trees and buildings, including bell tower.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including strawberry, daisy, rose and viola.