Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rennes, ca. 1430
MS M.173 fol. 42r

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Pentecost -- Rays and tongues of fire descend from dove of Holy Ghost toward 16 Apostles seated, some only nimbus visible, nine looking up, three with joined hands, two gesturing, one holding book, and Virgin Mary, seated, holding book, and looking up. All are nimbed.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament and rinceaux.