Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Langres, 1495-1500
MS M.271 fol. 61r

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Pentecost -- Dove of Holy Ghost, in mandorla, emanating rays and tongues of flame, appears above Virgin Mary, nimbed, wearing veil inscribed with star, seated with joined hands raised. Flanking the Virgin Mary is large group of nimbed men and women, including Apostle Peter and Evangelist John.
In vignette in lower margin:
Virgin Mary: Scene, unidentified -- Veiled woman stands behind Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, with right hand raised in address to two nimbed apostles, one with joined hands raised. At right are two more nimbed apostles.
Miniatures and textblock enclosed in architectural frame.