Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1230 and 1239
MS M.92 fol. 10r

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Christ: Ascension -- Only lower part of Christ is visible in almond-shaped mandorla supported by two nimbed angels, emerging from clouds. Below are Virgin Mary, veiled, raising her left hand and holding book in her draped right hand, and tonsured Apostle Peter holding book. Both are flanked by eleven apostles; some hold books. All are nimbed.
Scene with gold background, within decorated frame. Scene caption in French above, LACENCION (COM) IL MO(N)TA ES CIEUZ.