Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, Utrecht, ca. 1490
MS S.1 fol. 93v

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Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, with rays as nimbus, kneels at draped prie-dieu with open book with pseudo-inscription. Around her are twelve apostles, with rays as nimbi, some gesturing, some seated, and some standing. Above hovers dove of holy ghost, emanating rays, with wings extended. Scene in interior with sculptural Gothic canopy, leaded glass windows and tile floor.
Margins with vinescroll and floreate ornament.