Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1510
MS M.160 fol. 4r

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, sits on throne with pseudo-inscription and holds in her lap Christ Child, with crossed rays as nimbus, holding gold ball (?) in both hands. Flanking the throne are two angels, one playing pipe and the other playing lute. In background is wall inscribed REGINA CELI LETARE.
Margins with curvilinear patterns of foliate and vinescroll ornament.