Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, between 1471 and 1485
MS M.815 fol. 83r

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, sits on canopied throne and holds in her lap infant Christ Child, with crossed rays as nimbus. Flanking the throne are two angel musicians, one playing lute and the other flute. Scene in room with arched leaded-glass windows.
Floreate margins inhabited by bird and fantastic animal with three heads.