Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 67r

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Christ: Transfiguration -- Christ, with crossed nimbus, in white garment, emanating rays, stands on mountain. Flanking him in the sky are heads of Elias and Moses, emanating rays. Below Christ are John, with left hand raised, James, holding staff, falling forward, and Peter, with right hand raised, falling beside key, all nimbed. Scene in medallion in right margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.