Pentecost (fol. 125v)

• Original object type: Artefact

Description

The dove of the Holy Ghost descends upon the Virgin Mary and the Apostles. The Virgin and St John kneel on either side of a small table on which a book lies open. Golden rays descend from the dove. The border is decorated with a dog and flowers, including periwinkles and strawberries.

Context: Hours of the Holy Spirit: Domine labia mea aperies

• Date range: [1450-1500]
• Date: 1475
• Collection: Medieval Manuscripts
• Physical Identifier: BC MS 6/10