Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Langres, 1495-1500
MS M.271 fol. 53r

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Virgin Mary: Coronation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, crowned, sits with joined hands raised on architectural throne beside Christ, with crossed rays as nimbus, with right hand raised and blessing and holding cross-surmounted tripartite globe in left hand on left knee. Clouds of Heaven at lower right.
In vignette in lower margin:
Virgin Mary: Assumption -- Nimbed apostles, including Peter, tonsured, and Evangelist John, both with joined hands raised, look toward Virgin Mary, emanating rays, ascending into sky (only hem of her dress shown).
Miniatures and textblock enclosed in architectural frame, with side columns enclosing figures of angels.