Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1500
M.62 fol. 67v

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Virgin Mary: Coronation, Virgin kneeling -- God, nimbed, wearing imperial crown, sits on bench, raises right hand in gesture of blessing, and holds cross-surmounted globe in left hand. Before him kneels Virgin Mary, nimbed and crowned, with joined hands raised. Behind her stands female figure. Scene in room with window, through which are three camaïeu angels.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, including thistles, violas, columbines, and strawberries, inhabited by two birds.