Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Tournai, ca. 1470
MS M.316 fol. 14v

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Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, sits with hands crossed, surrounded by nine seated, nimbed apostles. Above, dove of Holy Ghost descends amid rays through portal of vaulted room.
Scene within decorated frame.
Floreate border frames miniature.