Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Langres, 1495-1500
MS M.271 fol. 113r

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child: Type, Apocalyptic Woman -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, crowned, with wavy rays emanating from her head, with feet on crescent, sits on throne and holds in her lap Christ Child, with rays as nimbus, extending His right hand to flower held by kneeling angel. Angels stand behind the throne, including one playing lute.
In vignette in lower margin:
Augustus: Prophecy of Sibyl -- Two men, wearing hats, are behind Augustus, wearing imperial crown, with joined hands raised before Sibyl, wearing turban-like headdress, gesturing with right hand. Behind her is woman.
Miniatures and textblock enclosed in architectural frame. At top of frame is inscribed MVLIER AMICTA SOLE ET LVNA SVB PEDIBVS EIVS. At bottom of frame is inscribed ...ER MAIOR TE EST IMPERIAM ADORA.