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Missal
Spain, Valencia, ca. 1468
M.450 fol. 60r

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Pentecost -- Within initial S, Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled with wimple, with joined hands, is flanked by 11 apostles, nimbed, five with joined hands, five looking up toward dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, from which descend rays, some touching nimbi below. All kneel on elaborate tiled floor.
Initial decorated with foliate ornament; margins decorated with border of floreate and foliate ornament.



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