Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Amiens, ca. 1480
MS M.198 fol. 56r

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Virgin Mary: Coronation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, crowned, with joined hands raised, sits on double throne beside Christ, nimbed, crowned, with right hand raised in blessing and with cross-surmounted globe in left hand on left knee. In background are angels.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament, in diagonal bands, inhabited by moth and bird.