Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1500
MS M.220 fol. 104v

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, holding nude Christ Child with crossed nimbus, sits on canopied throne with feet on cushion and holds ball (?) in left hand for the Christ Child. Above the Virgin Mary hover two angels, holding crown above her head. To right kneels female donor, veiled, with joined hands raised. Marble paneled walls and brocade cloth hangings in background.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by peahen and fantastic animal, with tongue extended.