Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Angel crowning a saint with roses
Italy, Milan, 1425-1450
MS M.985r

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Cecilia of Rome: Scene, crowned by Angel (?) -- Cecilia, nimbed, hands joined at breast, is seated on ground flanked by two trees. Above, angel, nimbed, holds, with both hands, crown of roses over her head.
Scene within initial C decorated with foliate ornament.