Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 71v

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Virgin Mary: Coronation -- Dove of Holy Ghost hovers above crown held by Christ, partially draped, holding rod in left hand, and God, holding globe on right knee in right hand, both seated, flanking Virgin Mary, kneeling with arms crossed on breast, all within rayed mandorla ringed with clouds and with five cherubs above.
Scene enclosed in architectural frame with decorated pilasters.