Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, perhaps Metz, 1370-1380
MS M.88 fol. 17v

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Christ: Ascension -- Christ, visible from knees down, disappears into cloud, while below Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, raising right hand and holding book in left hand, stands with Apostles, nimbed, one holding book.
Scene on diapered background inside painted frame sprouting gold leaves.