Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
France, Lyons, 1484
MS M.1162. Fol. 097v

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Pentecost -- Descending Dove of Holy Ghost, cross-nimbed, issues flames toward group of apostles, Evangelist John, with joined hands raised, Virgin Mary, wearing wimpled veil, orant, and Apostle Peter, with joined hands raised, the foremost three standing before open book with pseudo-inscriptions on draped table in foreground.
Scene in barrel-vaulted room with paneled walls.
Miniature within architectural frame, enclosing two standing figures, possibly prophets, in architectural niches.
Bottom of frame is inscribed with incipit of D(OMI)NE LABIA MEA APERIES ET OS M(EUM) I(NTENDE) from Psalm 51:15 (Vulg., 50:17), beginning the Short Hours of the Holy Spirit.