Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, 1470-1480
MS M.312 fol. 22v

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child -- Virgin Mary, nimbed and crowned, sits on throne and holds Christ-Child on her lap. Beside her at right is angle, playing trumpet. Scene in room with two windows, decorated with curtain, within decorated initial O.
Margin decorated with floreate ornament, including strawberries, daisies, violas, roses, and thistles, inhabited by centaur, holding club and shield, and monkey.