Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1500
MS M.156 fol. 112v

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Christ: Piet³l -- Within initial D, Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, with joined hands, is seated with Christ, rays as nimbus, wearing short loin cloth, lying across her lap. His head is held by Evangelist John, nimbed. Joseph of Arimathea (?), nimbed, kneels at right with joined hands.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament, including viola.