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St. Catherine and St. Barbara (fol. 139r)

  • Original object type: Artefact
  • Title: St. Catherine and St. Barbara (fol. 139r)
  • Description:

    The border shows St. Catherine of Alexandria, with a sword, an attribute of her martydom, and a book, a symbol of her wisdom. Her garments refer to her royal descent. The emperor who ordered her execution lies at her feet. The initial is inhabited by St. Barbara holding a tower. The border also has pinks and daisies.

    Context: Hours of All Saints: Te compleet tijt: God wilt dencken in mijn hulp

  • Date range: [ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]
  • Date: 1500
  • Depositing User: - libemu
  • Date Deposited: 17 Mar 2015 20:19
  • Last Modified: 09 May 2018 10:24