Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Antiphonary
France or Germany, ca. 1200
MS M.966 fol. 122v

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Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, orant, is surrounded by 12 Apostles, nimbed, one holding book, two gesturing. Dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, descends from cloud.
Scene in initial D decorated with foliate ornament.