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Brotherton Collection5
Medieval Manuscripts5

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events from resurrection to pentecost5
virgin mary3
holy ghost (as dove)2
saints2
angels2
christ2
birds1
insects1
Calendar: March (fol. 3v)
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Calendar: March (fol. 3v)

[ca. 142-?]

The scenes in the historiated border are: Resurrection of Christ (Easter), St. Gertrude of Nivelles, an unidentified monk holding a crosier and a book, and the Annunciation to the Virgin by the angel ...

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Pentecost (fol. 134r)
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Pentecost (fol. 134r)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The dove of the Holy Ghost descends upon the Virgin Mary, seated in the centre, and the Apostles, assembled around her. The Virgin has a book on her lap. The dove is surrounded by a golden circle of l...

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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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Ascension (fol. 174v)
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Ascension (fol. 174v)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The apostles are gathered in a semi-circle as Christ ascends to Heaven. Only his feet (showing the wounds), the hem of his cloak, and his footprints (or shadows?) on the rock are seen as he disappears...

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Pentecost (fol. 178v)
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Pentecost (fol. 178v)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The dove of the Holy Ghost descends upon the Virgin, seated in the centre of the apostles, who are assembled around her. The Virgin and one of the Apostles (St John?) are holding books. Rays, painted ...

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