Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, probably Thérouanne, ca. 1265
MS M.97 fol. 23v

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Pentecost -- Dove of Holy Ghost, cross-nimbed, descends from cloud, with red rays extending from nimbus to seated Virgin Mary, scalloped nimbus, veiled, and apostles, scalloped nimbi, seated around her holding books.
Scene against gold background within Gothic architectural frame decorated with abstract ornament.