The mass of St. Martin, Bishop of Tours - miniature from folio 080rfrom the Book of Hours of Simon de Varie - KB 74 G37, 1455

The mass of st. Martin, bishop of tours - miniature from folio 080r from the book of hours of simon de varie - kb 74 g37 topics depicted in this miniature the mass of st. Martin: martin is shown celebrating mass in an ill-fitting smock, having given his chasuble to a needy beggar; in church at the altar, a ball of fire descends on his head, and angels cover his arms with sleeves of gold and precious stones (+ variant) (11h(martin)51(+0)) 'elevatio', showing the sacred host and chalice (11q731125) this miniature is part of folio 080r. Object Type: illuminated manuscript, book of hours. Date: 1455. Place of creation: Paris. Dimensions: 25 × 25 mm (0.98 × 0.98 in). Medium: miniature on parchment. Collection: Koninklijke Bibliotheek.