Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1490-1500
MS M.7 fol. 5r

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Miniature in three registers:
1) Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Angel Gabriel, nimbed, holding scepter in right hand, kneels and points with left hand toward dove of Holy Ghost, emanating rays, descending toward Virgin Mary, nimbed, kneeling with joined hands raised beside prie-dieu with open book with pseudo-inscription. Scene in room with paneled walls and marble floor.
2) Purgatory (?) -- Five souls, possibly nude, one with joined hands raised and one raising right arm, are amid rocks and flames. In background is distant landscape.
3) Hell Mouth -- Three nude souls are driven into flaming hell mouth by devils holding clubs. Scene amid rocks and flames. In background is distant landscape.