Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1494
MS M.1078 fol. 117v

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Virgin Mary: Coronation -- Virgin Mary, with rays as nimbus, kneels with joined hands raised before throne with carved figures of angels. Seated on the throne are God, wearing triple crown papal tiara and Christ, both holding crown above Mary. Dove of Holy Ghost, emanating rays, above. Flanking the throne are angels, including three musicians, playing lute, viol, and harp.
Margins with scattered flowers, inhabited by butterflies and birds.