Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, probably Thérouanne, ca. 1265
MS M.97 fol. 21v

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Holy Women: at Sepulcher -- Three holy women, scalloped nimbi, veiled, each with ointment jar in draped hand, stand beside angel sitting on edge of sarcophagus, left hand holding Christ's shroud and right hand blessing.
Scene against gold background within Gothic architectural frame decorated with abstract ornament.