Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France, Paris, third quarter of the 13th century
MS M.494 fol. 610v

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Christ: Ascension -- Lower edge of robe and feet of Christ are visible in cloud-edged arc of Heaven. He is flanked below to left by Virgin Mary, veiled, with hands joined, and six apostles, one of whom holds book, and to right by six apostles, of whom two hold books, and foremost raises right hand. All are nimbed. Scene has background of burnished gold within frame of pink and blue decorated with geometric ornament.
Beginning of Acts of the Apostles.