Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, 1450-1475
MS M.56 fol. 84r

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Virgin Mary: Coronation -- Virgin Mary, veiled, kneels with hands crossed on breast before Christ (?), crowned, seated, with right hand placing crown on head of Virgin Mary. Behind them on throne sits God (?), crowned. Scene within initial C decorated with foliate ornament.
Margins decorated with foliate ornament, including viola, rose, columbine, and dianthus.