Pentecost (fol. 69r)
In this full-page miniature the dove of the Holy Ghost descends upon the Virgin, who is kneeling at the altar, and the Apostles, assembled around her....
Medieval Manuscripts
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux (fol. 52r)
St. Bernard, clad in the black robes of an abbot, holding a crosier. Monastery buildings are visible behind him. Context: Prayers: Prayer to Saint B...
Annunciation to the Shepherds (fol. 52v)
The full-page miniature shows an angel appearing in the sky to three shepherds and announcing the birth of Christ. The shepherds kneel in adoration. A...
St. Stephen (fol. 44r)
St. Stephen holds a palm branch and a book on which are two stones, instruments of his martyrdom. Context: Prayers: Prayer to Saint Stephen...
Calendar: January (fol. 1r)
The main picture shows a young man bringing a plate for a man dining at table. The miniature within the border depicts Aquarius as a young boy, pourin...
St. Bartholomew, the Apostle (fol. 32v)
St. Bartholomew, holding a knife-like sword. Context: Prayers: Prayer to Saint Bartholomew...
Christ (fol. 165v)
3-line foliate initial infilled with Christ's head. Context: Prayer for peace: Verleen heer vrede in onsen daghen...
Virgin and Child on Crescent Moon (fol. 21v)
The miniature shows the Virgin Mary standing on the crescent of the moon and holding the Christ-child. Context: Prayers to the Virgin: O domina dulc...
St. Catherine and St. Barbara (fol. 139r)
The border shows St. Catherine of Alexandria, with a sword, an attribute of her martydom, and a book, a symbol of her wisdom. Her garments refer to he...
A man and a monster (fol. 25r)
The historiated border includes an old man with webbed feet holding his beard, and a man with donkey's ears carrying a branch. Context: Penitential ...