Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1490
MS M.144 fol. 53v

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Pentecost -- Dove of Holy Ghost, with wings extended, emanating rays, appears in room above Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, kneeling with joined hands raised, with twelve (?) nimbed apostles, kneeling with joined hands raised, including two tonsured, one holding open book with pseudo-inscription, and one youth, possibly Evangelist John. On floor is book with two clasps.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by bird and fantastic animal.