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Brotherton Collection18
Medieval Manuscripts18

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christ18
angels17
virgin mary10
fabulous animals4
god the father4
saints4
holy ghost (as dove)3
holy trinity3
last judgement2
passion of christ2

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Virgin and Child (fol. 112v)
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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.

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Baptism of Christ (fol. 109r)
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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...

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Christ blessing (fol. 15v)
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Christ blessing (fol. 15v)

[ca. 1440-1460]

Christ blessing, with the globe at his feet, and two angel by either side of him.

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Resurrection (fol. 170v)
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Resurrection (fol. 170v)

[ca. 1440-1460]

Christ steps out of his tomb, blessing the two soldiers guarding it, while an angel prays alongside. The town walls of Jerusalem are seen in the landscape.

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Coronation of the Virgin (fol. 63r)
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Coronation of the Virgin (fol. 63r)

[ca. 1490]

The full-page miniature shows the Virgin Mary and Christ enthroned, Mary wearing a crown, Christ blessing. The border is formed from architectural pillars supporting two angels.

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The Holy Trinity (fol. 10r)
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The Holy Trinity (fol. 10r)

[1450-1475]

God the Father enthroned, Christ kneeling on a globe, and the Holy Spirit above their heads. Two angels look upon the scene. The full decorated border includes grotesques.

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Christ with musicians (fol. 127v)
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Christ with musicians (fol. 127v)

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

Christ, holding a globe, raises his hnad in blessing. Two musicians (angels?) play recorders. A 4-line foliate initial 'G' encloses a blue flower.

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Virgin and Child (fol. 33r)
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Virgin and Child (fol. 33r)

[1450-1475]

The Virgin Mary, enthroned in heaven and holding the Christ Child, is surrounded by four angels making music. The full decorated border includes a lion-like grotesque and a female figure making music....

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Last Judgement (fol. 156v)
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Last Judgement (fol. 156v)

[ca. 1440-1460]

Christ seated on a rainbow in judgement, with the golden globe at his feet, surrounded by two angels with trumpets. Virgin Mary and St. John kneel in prayer, while four bodies are raised from their gr...

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Christ (fol. 143r)
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Christ (fol. 143r)

[ca.1480-1500]

The initial shows a naked figure standing in front of the cross, holding an orb and sceptre and attended by two angels. The border has speedwells, pimpernels, thistles, strawberries, and a grotesque w...

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Virgin and Child and Patron (fol. 240r)
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Virgin and Child and Patron (fol. 240r)

[1450-1500]

The arched miniature depicts a male figure kneeling in prayer in front of the Virgin and Child. His black hat lies on the ground beside him. An angel with blue wings stands at the background and plays...

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The risen Christ (fol. 94r)
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The risen Christ (fol. 94r)

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The border shows Christ raising his hand in blessing in the middle of a group of people and angels who kneel in adoration. Christ is holding a tall cross with a pennant. To the right, beside the gold-...

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