Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Cambrai, 1490-1500
MS M.1053 fol. 169r

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Virgin Mary: reading -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, sits and holds in her lap open book with pseudo-inscription. Beside her stands Evangelist John (?), nimbed, with joined hands raised. Scene in room.
Right margin with naturalistic flowers, including viola.