Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1420
MS M.1000 fol. 23r

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Virgin Mary, with decorated nimbus, crowned, is seated, under canopy, on faldstool, with her feet on pillow. She supports the Christ Child, decorated crossed nimbus, standing on her lap. He grasps, with both hands, arms extended, basket of fruit held by angel, decorated nimbus, descending from above. Angel holds basket in right hand and raises left hand.
Miniature and text framed by decorative border of foliate design.