Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1500
MS M.129 fol. 51r

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Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, kneeling with joined hands raised, is flanked by nimbed ten apostles, some kneeling and some with joined hands raised, below nimbed dove of Holy Ghost, with wings outstretched, emanating rays, and emitting tongues of fire. In background is cloth of honor. Scene in room with marble-paneled walls with pseudo-inscription.
In vignette in lower margin:
Moses: receiving Law -- Moses, horned, kneels and extends hands toward God, nimbed, as half figure in cloud of heaven, emanating rays, holding tablets of law with pseudo-inscription. Scene in landscape with foliage and distant hills and cities.
Miniature and margin enclosed by gold frame.