Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, perhaps Lombardy or Romagna, late 14th to early 15th century
MS M.3 fol. 40v

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Miniature:
Virgin Mary: Coronation -- Virgin Mary, joined hands raised, inclines head towards Christ, placing crown on her head. They are surrounded by seraphim and suspended above rocky outcroppings with flowering plants. All figures are nimbed.
Initial:
Below miniature, David, nimbed, appears in initial C decorated with foliate ornament. He raises right hand, pointing, and holds scroll in left hand inscribed ADSTETIT REG(IN)A A DEXTRIS TUIS (from Psalm 45:9).