Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1500
MS M.52 fol. 189v

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Trinity: God, Man of Sorrows and Dove -- God, rays as nimbus, head inclined to right, seated on bench, appearing amid aureole surrounded by angels, supports Christ, rays as nimbus, as Man of Sorrows, showing wounds, tripartite globe at His feet. Dove of Holy Ghost appears above head of Christ.
Scene framed by illusionistic architectural frame with several statues of male and female figures, including Virgin Mary and Christ Child, in triple-tiered niches in left and right border.