Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1510
MS M.160 fol. 34r

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Virgin Mary: Coronation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, crowned, with joined hands raised, sits on throne with pseudo-inscription beside God, nimbed, wearing triple papal tiara, with right hand raised in blessing and holding globe in left hand on left knee. Behind the throne is choir of angels.
Margins with bands of foliate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by two fantastic animals, one winged.