Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1425-1430
MS M.453 fol. 125v

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Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, decorated nimbus, with joined hands, is seated on draped throne, looking up at dove of Holy Ghost descending amid rays and tongues of fire. She is flanked by ten Apostles, one orant, others with joined hands, seated on two benches. Scene in vaulted room with traceried windows.
Margins, within circle of foliage (from top to bottom):
1) Two apostles, nimbed, with joined hands, kneel, looking up toward dove of Holy Ghost hovering amid rays.
2) Apostle, gesturing, below dove of Holy Ghost hovering amid rays.
3) Three men, possibly Apostles, flanked by two trees.
Margins decorated with border of floreate and foliate ornament.