Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Poitiers, ca. 1415
MS M.743 fol. 88r

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Pentecost -- Dove of Holy Ghost, with crossed nimbus and wings outstretched, emanates wavy rays toward apostles and Virgin Mary, all nimbed, seated, and gesturing.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux and floreate ornament, with bands of foliate decoration.