Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1515
MS M.276 fol. 56v

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Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, kneeling or sitting with joined hands raised at draped prie-dieu with open book with psuedo-inscription, is surrounded by nimbed apostles, some kneeling or seated, with joined hands raised. On floor is open book with pseudo-inscription. Above is Dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, emanating rays and tongues of flame.
Miniature enclosed in architectural frame.
Margins with floreate ornament. In lower margin is blind arcade above roundels.