Leaf of a printed Book of Hours with prayers for the feastday of Saint Sebastian on the 20th of januari. Well executed - handpainted initial - with Saint Sebastian tied up a tree with his executor with a handbow. Margins with handpainted flowers on a background of goldleaf. Rubricated in red, blue and gold paint. Verso: Prayers for Saint George. Also with margins with flowers on goldleaf and rubricated. Siant Sebastian was born in Milan (Milano-Italy) and excuted in 288. He is the patron of soldiers, hunters, gardener and tailors. The prayers are printed on paper around the year 1500 in a lettertype, with strong influences of handwritten texts. Beautiful exemple of early printing with illumination by hand. Dimensions: 12,9 x 9,5 cm. in passepartout. Registered shipping.