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Funeral service in church (fol. 113r)
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Funeral service in church (fol. 113r)

[1450-1475]

A priest stands beside a coffin covered by a pink cloth, with four candles at the corners. Two members of the clergy sing from a book, while a group of mourners on the right are praying, dressed in bl...

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The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 37r)
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The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 37r)

[1450-1475]

The Virgin Mary kneels by a small altar on which a book lies open. The angel Gabriel, depicted with green wings, announces that she will give birth to Christ. The Dove is depicted within a halo. The f...

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The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 45r)
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The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 45r)

[1450-1475]

The Virgin Mary kneels by a small altar on which a book lies open. The angel Gabriel, depicted with green wings, announces that she will give birth to Christ. The Dove is depicted between them. The fu...

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Coronation of the Virgin (fol. 61r)
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Coronation of the Virgin (fol. 61r)

[1450-1500]

The Virgin Mary receives a crown from an angel. She kneels in front of the enthroned God the Father, who is wearing a tiara and holding a globe. The border is decorated with a bird and flowers, includ...

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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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Crucifixion of Christ (fol. 103r)
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Crucifixion of Christ (fol. 103r)

[ca. 1480-1500]

The large arched miniature depicts the crucifixion of Christ, with the Virgin Mary on the left and St. John on the right. Blood pours from Christ's wounds. The scene is set in a rocky landscape with a...

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The resurrection of souls (fol. 170r)
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The resurrection of souls (fol. 170r)

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

St. Michael the Archangel receives souls after the general resurrection to take into Heaven, where God, clad in a red papal triple tiara and cloak, holds a globe with a cross, and is surrounded by fac...

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