Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1500
MS H.5 fol. 14v

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Upper vignette:
Virgin Mary and Christ Child: Type, Apocalyptic Woman -- Virgin Mary, half figure, emanating rays, holds Christ Child, his right hand extended. Inscription in frame above vignette reads, REGINA CELI LETARE AL(LELVIA).
Lower vignette:
Augustus: Prophecy of Sibyl -- Emperor Augustus, with joined hands raised, beside ermine-lined crown on ground, kneels facing Tiburtine Sibyl, wearing wrapped headdress, with left hand extended and right hand indicating candlestick in sky. Scene in landscape setting.
Caption between vignettes reads, SIBILLE MONTRA LA CHANDELLE A L'EMPEREUR OU CIEL ARDANTE QUI SIGNIFIE LA PUCELLE SON FILS ENTRE SES BRAS TENANTE
Margins decorated with floreate border, including daisies, inhabited by fantastic animal and by snail.