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Total number of records: 8

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Brotherton Collection8
Medieval Manuscripts8

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SubjectCount
god the father8
king david4
virgin mary2
angels2
saints1
holy ghost (as dove)1
holy trinity1
christ1
Burial of the Dead (fol. 120r)
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Burial of the Dead (fol. 120r)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The miniature depicts two men lowering a body wrapped in white cloth into a tomb, while members of the clergy give blessings and mourners look on. An angel takes the dead man's soul up to God, while ...

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King David (fol. 23r)
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King David (fol. 23r)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The historiated initial includes King David kneeling in penitence, with the harp beside him. God appears to him at the top of the initial. The decorated border includes strawberries, speedwells, a thi...

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King David (fol. 31r)
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King David (fol. 31r)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The historiated initial includes King David in penitence, with his harp beside him on the ground. God appears to him in a cloud above.

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King David (fol. 47r)
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King David (fol. 47r)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The historiated initial depicts King David bathing with God appearing to him in a cloud above. The decorated border includes strawberries and speedwells.

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King David (fol. 77v)
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King David (fol. 77v)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The historiated initial depicts King David writing in a book in his study, with God appearing to him in a cloud above. David's harp and another book lie near him.

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Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 108r)
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Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 108r)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The miniature depicts Angel Gabriel announcing the birth of Christ to the Virgin Mary. Gabriel holds a scroll with the words "Ave maria gracia plena". God blesses the scene from the cloud above. Mary ...

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The Holy Trinity (fol. 183v)
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The Holy Trinity (fol. 183v)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The enthroned God the Father holds the body of Christ, showing the wounds of the Crucifixion, while the Holy Ghost hovers between them.

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All Saints (fol. 237v)
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All Saints (fol. 237v)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The Virgin Mary and God are enthroned in heaven amongst a host of prominent saints and martyrs.

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