Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, ca. 1475
MS M.254 fol. 22v

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Trinity: Mercy Seat -- Within mandorla, God, rays as nimbus, emitting rays, wearing red robe, is seated on throne, with draped hands holding body of Christ, rays as nimbus, wearing crown of thorns, eyes closed, wearing short loin cloth, and bleeding from wounds in head, hand side and feet. His feet resting on globe. Dove of Holy Ghost descending to head of the Christ. Decorated border of scrolling foliate and floreate ornament. Miniature at beginning of Memorial to Trinity.