Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, possibly Paris or Angers, ca. 1435
MS M.241 fol. 71v

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Miniature:
Pentecost -- Dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, descends amid rays of light toward Virgin Mary with joined hands raised, and nine (?) apostles, some with joined hands raised in prayer, all seated. All figures, except two apostles, have decorated nimbi.
Margins:
Foliate border.