Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Amiens, ca. 1480
MS M.198 fol. 16r

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Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, with joined hands raised, sits on draped throne on raised pedestal with open book with pseudo-inscription in her lap. Around her kneel nimbed apostles, including two with joined hands raised, all looking up toward dove of Holy Ghost, emanating rays, and emitting tongues of flame. Wall of building with lancet windows in background.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament, in lozenge pattern, inhabited by bird.