Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 126v

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Trinity -- Dove of Holy Ghost, emanating rays, is flanked by Christ and God. Christ, rays as nimbus, partially draped, holding rod in right hand, holds in left hand open book with pseudo inscription, also held in right hand of God, with rays as nimbus, holding globe with left hand on lap. Both are seated on arc, with their feet on another arc, all surrounded by ten cherubs and clouds of heaven.
Scene enclosed in architectural frame with carved columns.