Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Angers or Tours, ca. 1460
MS M.199 fol. 234r

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child: Type, Suckling -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, seated on cushion, supports with right arm, Christ Child, crossed nimbus, suckling right breast of Virgin Mary. Two red angels hover, holding crown above her head. Another angel kneels at left.
Margins decorated with border of floreate and foliate ornament.