Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1520
MS M.74 fol. 114r

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Christ: Baptism -- Dove of Holy Ghost descending in rayed orb above head of Christ, crossed-nimbus as rays, wearing loin cloth, with joined hands raised, and standing partly submerged in River Jordan, baptized by extended right hand of John Baptist, nimbed, standing on shore. In background, city buildings. Margins decorated with strewn border of flowers including forget-me-not and lily. Miniature at beginning of Prime in Short Hours of the Holy Spirit.