Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire de la Bible et de l’Assomption de Notre-Dame
France, Paris, between 1390 and 1400
MS M.526. Fol. 041v

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Apostles: Miraculous Assembly -- In upper right column, Virgin Mary, nimbed, body wrapped in shroud, head on pillow, reclines on draped with side curtains. Thirteen (?) apostles, nimbed, some only part of nimbus visible, are next to bed, one gesturing, one raising right hand in blessing and holding book with left hand, another with draped head, and one holding draped right hand to face.
Apostles: Miraculous Assembly -- In lower right column, Evangelist John, nimbed, holding book with left hand, gestures with right hand toward three apostles (?), nimbed, one holding book with both hands.