Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges, ca. 1465
MS S.6 fol. 147r

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Virgin Mary: Coronation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, kneels with joined hands raised before God, wearing imperial crown, with right hand raised and holding scepter in left hand, seated on throne with animal ornament on armrest. With Mary are four angels, including one hovering above, holding crown; one holding lute, standing behind Mary; one holding hem of Mary's mantle; and the fourth kneeling beside her and turning to look at her.
Margins with floreate ornament.