Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps in Berry, ca. 1510
MS M.250 fol. 140v

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Sebastian of Rome: Scene, Martyrdom -- Sebastian, nimbed, wearing short loincloth stands with back to tree, his arms behind him, his body pierced throughout with arrows. Archer stands before him aiming another arrow in his bow at Sebastian. Group of men, some holding spears stands in background.
Scene in landscape with hills in distance.
Margins decorated with border of sculptural and foliate ornament including foliate garland in upper margin, and two putti holding shields, supporting columns resting on their heads.