Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1520
MS M.74 fol. 158v

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child: in Mandorla -- Within orb, nimbed Dove of Holy Ghost descending in rays above head of three-quarter figure of Virgin Mary, nimbed, partly veiled, and wearing diadem, supporting with both hands nude Christ Child, nimbed, partly wrapped in cloth, both in mandorla and emitting rays, crescent moon partly visible behind the Virgin Mary. Margins decorated with border of strewn flowers including crocus, forget-me-not, and viola. Miniature facing the beginning of prayer to the Virgin Mary, Obsecro te.