Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 109v

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Virgin Mary: Coronation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, crowned (?), wearing ermine-lined mantle, sits on throne with joined hands raised beside Christ, with crossed nimbus, crowned, wearing ermine-lined mantle, seated on throne, with right hand raised in blessing and holding scepter in left hand. Seraphim flank the throne. Scene in medallion in left margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.