Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen or Orléans, last quarter of 15th century
MS G.4 fol. 144v

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Trinity: Two Persons flanking Dove -- Christ, nimbed, raising right hand in blessing, is seated next to God, nimbed, wearing triple crowned tiara, holding with left hand tripartite globe surmounted by cross. Open book spans their laps. Dove of Holy Ghost hovers amid rays between them.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including thistle, dianthus growing in pot with trellis, daisy, and rose, and inhabited by bird and hybrid animal with strap around lower abdomen.