Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Belgium, Ghent, 1270-1280
MS M.72 fol. 158r

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Psalm 110 (Vulg., 109)
Virgin Mary: Coronation -- Virgin Mary, decorated nimbus, veiled, inclines head and raises joined hands toward Christ, cross-nimbed, with floreate scepter in left hand, crowning Virgin Mary with right hand. Both sit on bench.
Scene is set in gold background within decorated initial D partly formed by dragon.
Scene title, CORONATIO, in gold majuscules in bottom of decorated frame.