Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, probably Thérouanne, ca. 1265
MS M.97 fol. 22v

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Christ: Ascension -- Christ, with only feet visible, disappears into cloud while supported by two angels, scalloped nimbi, holding white drapery beneath his feet. Virgin Mary, scalloped nimbus, veiled, and Apostle Peter, scalloped nimbus, book in left hand, are flanked by apostles, scalloped nimbi, one with book in both hands.
Scene against gold background within Gothic architectural frame decorated with abstract ornament.