Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Brussels, ca. 1540
MS M.696 fol. 124v

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Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, nimbed veiled, holding open book in her lap, sits surrounded by nimbed apostles, some kneeling and gesturing. All have tongue of flame above their heads. Above is dove of Holy Ghost, with wings extended, nimbed, emanating rays, in mandorla. Scene in room with tile floor and wooden door.
Text and miniature enclosed in classicizing architectural frame, with bird, possibly dove of Holy Ghost, and garlands at bottom..