Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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

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Christopher of Lycia: carrying Christ Child -- Christopher of Lycia, nimbed, stands holding staff in water, carrying on shoulders Christ Child, rays as nimbus, wearing garment, seated with right hand raised.
Scene amid rocks with figures in boat and buildings in background.
Miniature for beginning of Suffrage to Christopher of Lycia.
Margins inhabited by moth and scattered with naturalistic flowers including viola, rose, forget-me-not and dianthus; against silver background.