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events from resurrection to pentecost1
holy ghost (as dove)1
manuscripts, latin (medieval and modern)1
prayer-books1
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Pentecost (fol. 178v)
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Pentecost (fol. 178v)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The dove of the Holy Ghost descends upon the Virgin, seated in the centre of the apostles, who are assembled around her. The Virgin and one of the Apostles (St John?) are holding books. Rays, painted ...

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Acanthus leaves (fol. 178v)
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Acanthus leaves (fol. 178v)

[ca. 1500-1520]

The border is decorated with acanthus leaves and a flower. 7-line foliate initial 'A'.

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[Preces]
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[Preces]

[ca. 1500-1520]

ff. iii, 214-218 are contemporary ruled vellum flyleaves. Decoration: 8 full-page borders in designs of flowers, birds and insects on decorated gold ground. 11-line (or smaller), initials throughout...

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