Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, Milan, ca. 1450-1475
MS M.80 fol. 76v

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Pen flourished initial D with foliate extenders, terminating in upper margin foliate ornament surrounding lozenge enclosing dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, wings spread, amid rays, and in lower margin half figure of Virgin Mary, nimbed, with hands joined, surrounded by foliate ornament.