Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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Italy, Naples, last quarter of 14th century
MS M.498 fol. 211r

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Bridget of Sweden -- Four nimbed angels, support mandorla, in which are seated Christ, cross-nimbed, and Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, both emanating rays. Below is Bridget, wearing nun's habit, with rays as nimbus, kneeling with joined hands raised. All within initial U.
Initial U(idi), beginning of Book V.