The Assumption of the Virgin, by Simon Bening

An image of Illuminated Manuscript. Miniature from the Hours of Albrecht of Brandenburg. Prayer for the feast of the Assumption, Assumption of the Virgin, rosaries with rings, jewel and flower branches in border. Simon Bening (Flemish, 1483-1561). Parchment, gold, six leaves with closely trimmed margins, framed illuminated area 175 x 125 mm, no text or ruling on reverse, 1522-1523. Production Place: Bruges, Flanders.

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Illuminated Manuscript. Miniature from the Hours of Albrecht of Brandenburg. Prayer for the feast of the Assumption, Assumption of the Virgin, rosaries with rings, jewel and flower branches in border. Simon Bening (Flemish, 1483-1561). Parchment, gold, six leaves with closely trimmed margins, framed illuminated area 175 x 125 mm, no text or ruling on reverse, 1522-1523. Production Place: Bruges, Flanders.

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Accession Number: MS 294e
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Photographer name: Andrew Morris
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