Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 II, fol. 265v

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Pentecost -- Within architectural setting, dove of Holy Ghost appears within window above Virgin Mary, veiled, wearing wimple, joined hands raised, seated with open, inscribed book on lap. She is flanked by twelve apostles and veiled holy woman, some with joined hands raised, including Evangelist John and Apostles Peter and Paul, tonsured, both with closed books on laps. All figures have decorated nimbi.