Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Bible
France or England, ca. 1260-1270
MS M.138 fol. 364v

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Christ: Ascension -- Below feet of Christ, ascending into clouds, are Virgin Mary, joined hands raised, and Apostle Peter, tonsured, right hand raised to breast. They are flanked by two groups of four apostles. All figures with decorated nimbi.
Scene within decorated initial P, stem forming marginal extender inhabited by hybrid animal.
Illustration for Acts of the Apostles 1:9-11.