Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Mons, between 1490 and 1500
M.33 fol. 135v

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child -- Abbot, nimbed, tonsured, holds crozier in crook of right arm and raises left hand. He stands beside Virgin Mary, nimbed, holding her exposed right breast, which emits milk. In her left hand she holds nude Christ Child, with hands raised. Scene in room with canopy and open window.