Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, Utrecht, ca. 1490
MS S.1 fol. 75v

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Virgin Mary: Coronation, Virgin kneeling -- Virgin Mary, with rays as nimbus, kneels with joined hands raised, flanked by God, crowned, and Christ, with rays as nimbus, both seated and holding crown above her head. Above the crown is dove of Holy Ghost, emanating rays, with wings extended. Four angels, kneeling with joined hands raised, flank the dove. Scene beneath carved Gothic canopy.
Margins with vinescroll and floreate ornament.