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The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 37r)
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The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 37r)

[1450-1475]

The Virgin Mary kneels by a small altar on which a book lies open. The angel Gabriel, depicted with green wings, announces that she will give birth to Christ. The Dove is depicted within a halo. The f...

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The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 45r)
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The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 45r)

[1450-1475]

The Virgin Mary kneels by a small altar on which a book lies open. The angel Gabriel, depicted with green wings, announces that she will give birth to Christ. The Dove is depicted between them. The fu...

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The Holy Trinity (fol. 10r)
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The Holy Trinity (fol. 10r)

[1450-1475]

God the Father enthroned, Christ kneeling on a globe, and the Holy Spirit above their heads. Two angels look upon the scene. The full decorated border includes grotesques.

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Pentecost (fol. 16r)
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Pentecost (fol. 16r)

[1450-1475]

The dove of the Holy Ghost descends upon the Virgin Mary, seated in the centre, and the Apostles, assembled around her. The decorated border contains a bird.

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