Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, perhaps Delft, 1415-1420
MS M.866 fol. 98v

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Trinity: Mercy Seat -- God, crossed nimbus, is seated on throne, holding with both hands, crucifix on which Christ, crossed nimbus, eyes shut, head inclined, bleeding from wounds, wearing short loincloth, is affixed with three nails. Dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, flies near nimbus of Christ.
Margins decorated with rectilinear bars sprouting with vines.