Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
France, Lyons, 1484
MS M.1162. Fol. 162r

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child: Type, Apocalyptic Woman and Type, touching Foot -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, crowned, as three-quarter figure on crescent moon, supports nude Christ Child, with her left hand and holds His foot with her right hand, against red background.
Miniature within architectural frame, enclosing two standing figures, possibly prophets, in architectural niches.
Bottom of frame is inscribed with incipit of OBSECRO TE D(OMIN)A S(AN)C(T)A MARIA MATER DEI, beginning Prayer to Virgin, Obsecro Te.