Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
France, Tours, ca. 1500
M.495 fol. 52r

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Christ: Ascension -- Christ, raising right hand, stands in mandorla with rays, above footprints on ground. He is flanked below by Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, and by 11 (?) apostles, nimbed, some only top of head or nimbus visible.
Scene in landscape.
Border of gold foliate ornament on blue ground around two sides of miniature.