Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Hungary, Budapest, 1481
MS G.7 fol. 256r

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Christ: Ascension -- Nimbed apostles, and Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, with joined hands raised, surround a mound from which rises Christ (only lower half of figure shown), emanating rays. Scene in decorated initial U.
Floreate margins, with medallion in lower margin:
Half figure apostle (?), nimbed, holding scroll. Landscape with hills in background. Medallion framed by wreath.