Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Antiphonary
Italy, Milan, ca. 1470-1495
M.686 fol. 112v

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Christ: Ascension -- Christ, crossed nimbus, arms extended, in cloud-edged rayed mandorla; below, Virgin Mary (?), back turned, flanked by 10 ? apostles, all but one apostle nimbed. Three with joined hands. All within initial P composed of foliate ornament on gold ground.