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An angel and a grotesque (fol. 19v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an angel blowing a bagpipe-type instrument, and a grotesque with a man's upper body attached to the body of a four-legged animal carrying a carafe.
Angel making music (fol. 17r)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an angel in a cloud playing a hurdy-gurdy, a monk carrying a processional cross, and a running man with a long candle.
An angel and a man making music (fol. 23v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes a man kneeling in a cauldron and making music with a long horn; and an angel kneeling and making music with two curved horns.
The Virgin Mary and the Angel Gabriel (fol. 121r)
[ca. 1490]
The small miniature shows the Virgin Mary and the angel Gabriel.
Virgin Mary (fol. 18v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an angel carrying two wine carafes, an angel playing a psaltery, an angel playing a hurdy-gurdy, and a grotesque playing a brass instrument. The historiated initial has...
Virgin and Child (fol. 112v)
[ca. 1490]
The Virgin Mary is shown enthroned, holding the Christ Child, surrounded by three angels. The border is formed from architectural pillars supporting two angels.
Praying and reading (fol. 36v)
[ca. 142-?]
The historiated border includes an abbess reading, and an angel kneeling in prayer.
Annunciation to the Shepherds (fol. 83v)
[ca. 1440-1460]
Three angels announcing the birth of Christ appear in the sky to three shepherds. Two of the shepherds, holding their staffs, shield their eyes from the angels' brightness. Another shepherd kneels in ...
Baptism of Christ (fol. 109r)
[ca. 1490]
The miniature depicts Christ being baptised by St. John the Baptist in the river Jordan. Christ raises his hand in blessing. Two angels stand by him and hold his garments. The Holy Trinity is represen...
Christ blessing (fol. 15v)
[ca. 1440-1460]
Christ blessing, with the globe at his feet, and two angel by either side of him.
Annunciation to the Shepherds (fol. 34r)
[1450-1500]
An angel, holding a scroll and announcing the birth of Christ, appears in the sky to two shepherds. One of the shepherds holds his staff, while the other kneels and shields his eyes from the brightnes...
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (fol. 221r)
[ca. 1440-1460]
The Virgin Mary is lifted up to heaven by two angels. Four apostles kneel in prayer underneath.