Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, ca. 1250
MS G.31 fol. 189r

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Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, is seated on bench holding with both hands, Christ, crossed nimbus, standing on her lap, touching her face with His right hand.
Scene on gold background within initial O decorated with geometric ornament.
Beginning of Song of Solomon (Vulg., Canticle of Canticles).