Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, 1488
MS H.2 fol. 14r

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Within initial H, Virgin Mary nimbed and crowned is seated on bench, right hand on breast, holding with left hand Christ Child, His left hand on her breast.
Initial is composed of body of dragon and heads of animals with large open mouths entwined with scroll inscribed ALI S(INT) MARI(A).
Lower edge of frame enclosing text signed SPIR 1488, for artist name Spierinck.
Margins decorated with flowers, strawberries, and camaïeu interlace of acanthus leaves. Bird pecking strawberry in upper right margin.