Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
England, Oxford, ca. 1220
MS M.791 fol. 351r

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Christ: Ascension -- Only lower part of Christ is visible, disappearing into cloud-edged arc of heaven above Virgin Mary, veiled, orant, and Apostle Paul, raising left hand, both flanked by ten apostles, some with hands raised.
Scene against background of gold within initial P decorated with interlace and foliate ornament.
Beginning of Acts of the Apostles.