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France, Paris, ca. 1440
M.303 fol. 62r

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Virgin Mary: Coronation -- Angel, nimbed, emerging from cloud, holds with both hands, crown above Virgin Mary, nimbed, eyes shut, head inclined, with joined hands. She kneels on cushion before Christ, crossed nimbus, head inclined, eyes shut, raising right hand in blessing, seated on faldstool.
Diaper background; grassy foreground with flowering plants.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including cornflower.



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