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France, Paris, 1480-1500
MS M.179 fol. 96r

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Virgin Mary: Coronation -- Angel places crown on head of Virgin Mary, nimbed, with joined hands. She kneels before God, nimbed, wearing triple-crowned papal tiara, right hand raised in blessing, sitting on throne with architectural ornament. Several red angels in background behind back of bench.
Margins decorated with border of floreate and foliate ornament.



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