The Four Gospels (Unknown) - Page 19

11th: Saint Theodora

A miniature painting on a gold background depicting the martyrdom of Saint Theodora of Alexandria (September 11). An executioner in a blue tunic and dark hose stands on a rocky incline, raising a curved sword to strike. The saint, in red and dark blue garments, is shown kneeling. Above her on a pinkish rock, an elderly bearded figure in monastic blue robes looks on.

13th: Saint Autonomus

A miniature painting depicting the martyrdom of Saint Autonomus (September 13). An executioner in a red tunic and blue hose brandishes a sword. The saint is shown kneeling in the foreground, wearing a white omophorion bishop's stole with black crosses over a reddish-purple phelonion liturgical vestment. Below him, another smaller figure is depicted. The scene takes place against a backdrop of jagged, light-colored rocks and gold leaf.

12th: Saint Cornutus

12th: Saint Cornutus?

A miniature painting for September 12, representing Saint Cornutus of Iconium. A group of figures is gathered on a gold background. A central figure in blue and purple robes stands in the orans prayer position with hands raised position. To the right, a saint in episcopal vestments (omophorion bishop's stole with crosses) holds a golden Gospel book.

14th: Saint Cornelius

14th: Saint Cornelius?

A miniature painting for September 14, representing Saint Cornelius the Centurion. An executioner in a light-colored tunic and dark hose raises a sword. Beneath him, multiple figures are shown on the ground, representing the aftermath of a massacre or martyrdom. In the background, a saint in dark robes is visible on a pinkish rocky peak.