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Saint Christopher Carrying the Christ Child:Lower left border scene
Saint Christopher Carrying the Christ Child:Lower left border scene
Scenes from the life of Saint Christopher in the miniature's border depict his search for a leader to serve, a pursuit that eventually led him to Jesus. On the lower left is a demon on horseback, one of his early masters.


Spitz Master
French, Paris, about 1420
Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment
7 15/16 x 5 7/8 in.
MS. 57, FOL. 42V