Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Italy, Padua, 1436
MS M.180 fol. 64r

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Christ: Ascension -- Lower legs of Christ are visible on golden cloud surrounded by winged heads of angels. Below, nine apostles, nimbed, kneel, four looking up, one orant, one raising hands, one extending right hand.
Beginning of Gospel reading for feast of the Ascension.