Virgin Mary, Christ, St. John and Mary (fol. 138r)

Original object type: Artefact
Title: Virgin Mary, Christ, St. John and Mary (fol. 138r)
Description:
The historiated initial shows St. John holding the body of the crucified Christ, with the Virgin Mary in blue, Mary Magdalene in yellow, and a third Mary gathered around. The border is decorated with pimpernels, thistles, strawberries, primroses, pinks, and a bird.
Context: Prayers to the Virgin Mary: Obsecro te domina
Date range: [ca.1480-1500]
Date: 1490