Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, perhaps Lombardy or Romagna, late 14th to early 15th century
MS M.3 fol. 34v

See more information »

Miniature:
Virgin Mary: giving Girdle to Thomas -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, half-figure, appears in mandorla surrounded by six angels. She extends girdle, held in right hand, to Apostle Thomas, nimbed, kneeling, grasping girdle with both hands.
Initial:
Below miniature, Solomon, nimbed, appears in initial D decorated with foliate ornament. He raises left hand, pointing, and holds scroll in right hand inscribed CANTORUM Q(UAE) E(ST) ISTE Q(UAE) ASCENDIT (from Song of Solomon 3:6).