Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1495 and 1498
MS M.934 fol. 226r

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Pentecost -- Dove of Holy Ghost, surrounded by rays, descends toward Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, kneeling with joined hands raised. Behind her is Evenagelist John, kneeling with hands raised. In background is group of nimbed apostles, most with only tops of nimbi visible. Scene in room decorated with curtain.
Margin is decorated with foliate border, including daisies.