Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Germany, Augsburg, ca. 1235-1250
MS M.280 fol. 94r

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Virgin Mary: Death -- Virgin Mary, pearled nimbus, veiled, with eyes closed, reclines on draped four-post bed, before Christ, cross-nimbed, bed holding soul of Virgin Mary, pearled nimbus, in napkin. He is flanked by Apostles, some nimbed, including Peter holding cross-staff, another swinging censer, and two more holding candles.
Scene on gold background in painted frame.