Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Miscellany
Italy, Naples, last quarter of 14th century
MS M.498 fol. 240r

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Bridget of Sweden -- Arc of heaven encloses Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, hands extended, and Christ, cross-nimbed, seated, both emanating rays, above Bridget, wearing nun's habit, with rays as nimbus, kneeling with joined hands raised. All within initial M.
Initial M(ater), beginning of Book VI.