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Pentecost (fol. 37v)
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Pentecost (fol. 37v)

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The arched miniature depicts the scene of Pentecost. The dove of the Holy Ghost descends upon the Virgin and the Apostles within a church. The Virgin kneels by a small table on which a book lies open....

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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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Annunciation to the Virgin
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Annunciation to the Virgin

14th century

A large arched miniature of the Annunciation, in a French style of painting. The angel Gabriel announces the birth of Christ to the Virgin Mary. Gabriel holds a scroll with the words "Ave gracia ...

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Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 86v)
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Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 86v)

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The miniature depicts the angel Gabriel announcing the birth of Christ to the Virgin Mary. Gabriel holds a sceptre and wears a coronet with a cross. Mary kneels by a small altar, under a green canopy....

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Coronation of the Virgin (fol. 17v)
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Coronation of the Virgin (fol. 17v)

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The full page miniature depicts the Coronation of the Virgin in heaven, and a patron couple in prayer. In the main, arched, miniature God the Father and Christ are enthroned in heaven, holding globes ...

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