Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges or Valenciennes, ca. 1470
MS M.285 fol. 108v

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Virgin Mary and Christ Child -- Virgin Mary, crowned, veiled, seated on canopied throne, holds in her lap nude infant Christ Child. Flanking the throne are two angels, including one playing lute. Scene in room resembling church, with arcade with pointed arches and leaded-glass windows.
Margins with foliate and vinescroll ornament. In left margin is medallion with man kneeling with joined hands raised (donor portrait). In lower margin is tournament shield (esctucheon) with arms of Sivry (barry of twelve argent and azure an estoile or).