Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Tours, ca. 1470
MS M.366. Fol. 023v

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child -- Virgin Mary, crowned, seated on throne, holds nude Christ Child with both hands. Behind her are four angels, one playing rebec, two with joined hands, and one playing harp. Behind them are two rows of angels, with joined hands.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, inhabited by two birds.