Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, early 16th century
MS M.174 fol. 47v

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Miniature:
Virgin Mary: Coronation, Virgin kneeling -- Virgin Mary, with joined hands, kneels before God, crossed nimbus of fleurs-de-lis (?), right hand raised in blessing, holding globe with left hand, seated on throne with canopy. Five angels stand Behind Virgin Mary, the foremost two holding crown above her head.
Margin, left:
Angel playing harp.
Margin, lower:
Angel playing organ and angel playing curved trumpet.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament inhabited by bird and either fantastic animal or dog.