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Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1490
MS M.144 fol. 85v

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Christ: Piet³l -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, wearing wimpled veil, seated, holds in her lap body of Christ, with rayed nimbus, wearing short loin cloth, with eyes closed and bleeding from wounds. Flanking Mary are female donor, veiled, kneeling with joined hands raised, and Evangelist John, nimbed, kneeling, supporting head of the Christ. In background on rocky hill is base of cross surrounded by bones and skull. Scene in landscape with distant hills and cities.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by bird and two fantastic animals.



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