Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges or Valenciennes, ca. 1470
MS M.285 fol. 249v

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Sebastian of Rome: Scene, Torture -- Archer, wearing hat, aims bow and arrow at Sebastian of Rome, nimbed, wearing short loin cloth, pierced with arrows, standing bound with hands behind tree. Castle in background.
Margins with foliate and vinescroll ornament. In left margin is archer, wearing hat, aiming bow and arrow. In lower margin is helmeted soldier holding over right shoulder banner with arms of Sivry (barry of twelve argent and azure an estoile or).