Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, probably Milan, 1470-1480
MS G.14 fol. 29v

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Mary Magdalen: Scene, Miracle of Sainte-Baume (?) -- Mary Magdalen, nimbed, wearing hairy garment, kneels in profile with joined hands raised in prayer and looks up toward angel, nimbed, in sky flying toward her with white napkin.
Scene in landscape setting within decorated initial D with foliate extensions and on gold background.