Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, early 16th century
MS M.174 fol. 52r

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Miniature:
Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, is seated on throne with joined hands and with open book on her lap. She is flanked by 16 (?) Apostles, 13 (?) nimbed. Dove of Holy Ghost hovers above Virgin Mary, emitting flames and tongues of fire.
Scene in room decorated with architectural ornament.
Margin, lower:
Christ: Baptism -- Christ, crossed nimbus, stands in water with hands joined. At right, John Baptist, kneeling on one knee, pours water with right hand over head of Christ. At left, angel stands holding garments.
Scene in landscape with water, and buildings in background.