Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Vita Christi (Life of Christ)
France, perhaps Corbie, ca. 1175
MS M.44 fol. 14v

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Pentecost -- Within half elliptical medallion or mandorla, dove of Holy Ghost descends, issuing red rays from its beak on heads of twelve apostles, eight nimbed, five with books, all seated.
Scene with decorated frame and human heads in corner squares.