Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
France, Paris, ca. 1500
MS M.1161. Fol. 076r

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Pentecost -- Dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, descends in rays toward Virgin Mary, nimbed, with joined hands raised, beside draped table with open book with pseudo inscriptions, flanked by Apostle Paul, nimbed, with joined hands raised, and Apostle Peter, nimbed, with his arms crossed on his breast, facing Evangelist John, nimbed, with joined hands raised, all before group of apostles (most with only nimbi visible), and all kneel on tiled floor; interior scene with paneled walls and arched window.
Miniature within architectural frame of two columns supporting arch.
Borders decorated with foliate and floreate ornament, including roses, on geometric background.
Initial D of Domine decorated with roses in infilling, at beginning of Matins for the Short Hours of the Holy Spirit.