Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 39v

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Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, with joined hands, is seated on throne and flanked by 16 (?) apostles, nimbed, four with joined hands, and one with open book on his lap. Above her, dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, descends amid rays. Scene in windowed room with tiled floor.
In left margin, heraldic shield of Garin of Rouen (gules, two cockle-shells or in chief, and a heart argent in point), bar inscribed with motto G.O.B.Y. Decoration of floreate and rinceaux ornament in margins.