Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1500
MS M.1170. Fol. 115r

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Sebastian of Rome: Scene, Torture -- Sebastian of Rome, nimbed, wearing short loin cloth, hands bound behind back, leaning against tree, is pierced with three arrows, another arrow aimed at him in bow of tormentor, wearing hat, with sword in scabbard tied to waist.
Miniature for beginning of Suffrage to Sebastian of Rome.
Margins inhabited by bird, possibly goldfinch, and scattered with naturalistic plants and flowers including rose, viola and dianthus; against rose background.