Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Cambrai, 1490-1500
MS M.1053 fol. 181v

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God, nimbed, wearing imperial crown, raises right hand in blessing and holds cross-surmounted tripartite globe in left hand, all in rayed mandorla ringed with clouds.
Left margin with moth and scattered naturalistic flowers, including viola, strawberry, and rose.