Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1470
MS M.159 fol. 83v

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Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, sits with joined hands raised and open book in her lap, surrounded by eleven nimbed Apostles, all seated, some with joined hands raised, including one with open book with pseudo-inscription in his lap. In arched window above the Virgin is dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, emitting flames.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, vinescroll, and floreate ornament.