Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1470
MS M.1093 fol. 102v

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Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, with scalloped nimbus, sits with open book with pseudo-inscription, flanked by Apostles, with scalloped nimbi, some with joined hands raised, some gesturing up toward dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, with wings outstreched, emitting rays. In background is brocade cloth of honor and arched leaded-glass windows.
Margins with foliate ornament, with two lonzenges enclosing vinescroll, and two ringed medallions inhabited by a fantastic bird and a peacock. Baguette with geometric ornament framing sides and bottom of textblock and miniature.