Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, 1450-1475
MS M.56 fol. 57v

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Two cherubs, nude, flank and hold with one hand two-handled vase; each holds spray of golden reeds in other hand, and spray of golden reeds emanates from top of vase. In background are clouds, and surmounting miniature is scroll inscribed AD TERCIAM. VERSUS