Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, possibly Paris, late 15th century
MS M.2 fol. 124r

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Miniature:
Pentecost -- Within room, dove of Holy Ghost descends amid rays of light falling on Virgin Mary, veiled, and apostles, all nimbed and kneeling with joined hands.
Margins:
Miniature and text framed by border decorated with foliate and floreate ornament and inhabited by bird.