Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1510
MS M.160 fol. 86r

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Trinity -- Christ, with crossed rays as nimbus, with right hand raised in blessing, sits beside identical figure of God, with crossed rays as nimbus, holding cross-surmounted globe in left hand. Between God and Christ is open book with pseudo-inscription and dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, in mandorla, emanating rays.
Margins with geometric patterns of vinescroll and foliate ornament, inhabited by two fantastic animals, including one winged.