Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, Piedmont, ca. 1465-1470
M.57 fol. 15r

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child -- Virgin Mary, seated in throne beneath canopy, supports nude Christ Child in lap and holds flower in left hand. Surrounding the throne are thirteen angels, one playing harp, three playing trumpets, one playing lute and another playing rebec. Scene in front of wall, behind which are trees.
Margins are decorated with floreate border.