Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
France, possibly Angers, ca. 1427
MS M.146 fol. 134r

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Pentecost -- Cross-nimbed dove of Holy Ghost, rayed, descends from sky above Virgin Mary, nimbed, seated in throne. She is surrounded by eleven (?) nimbed apostles, two holding books, and one with hands crossed and raised (for five, only tops of nimbuses are visible).
Margins decorated with floreate border including cornflowers.