Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Tours, ca. 1500-1515
M.58 fol. 65v

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Pentecost -- Rays descend from dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, hovering above 14 (?) apostles, most only nimbus or top of head visible, including Evangelist John with joined hands, Peter with arms crossed on breast. Virgin Mary, veiled with wimple is amidst them.
Margins decorated with blocks of floreate ornament including thistle, daisy, viola, rose and bellflower (?), and inhabited by two birds.