Item Info
Item No: mcai250321
Additional Title: Undetermined
Language:
Latin
Folio Number: front
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:
Initial Q with St. Blaise of Sebaste with his curry comb
Notes:
St. Blaise, bishop of Sebaste in Armenia, was martyred in 316. His feast day is February 3rd. According to his legend, he was beaten by his persecutors who tore his flesh apart with wool combs and then beheaded him. In this initial, he is shown holding the instrument of his torture: the wool comb.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1594392
Country: Country:Italy
Region/County:Florence
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1499
Image Dimensions Width: 87 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E M 25:32
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