Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1494
MS M.1078 fol. 110r

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child -- Virgin Mary, with rays as nimbus, kneeling (?) before cloth of honor, holds in both hands nude infant Christ Child, with crossed rays as nimbus. Flanking Mary are six angels, including one extending flower to right hand of the Christ Child, two kneeling with joined hands raised, one playing viol, and one playing lute.
Margins with scattered flowers and vinescroll.