Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, between 1500 and 1526
M.363 fol. 30v

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child -- Mary, rays as nimbus, sits in chair beneath canopy holding round object in right hand. In her lap, she supports nude Christ Child, rays as nimbus, reclining on cloth.
In illustionistic border are roses, moths, and snails.