Pentecost, the Virgin Surrounded by the Apostles, circle of Simon Marmion

An image of Illuminated Manuscript. Marmion, Simon: follower or assistant of. Miniature in liquid gold frame (modern addition): Pentecost showing the Virgin surrounded by the twelve apostles. Parchment, 140 x 100 mm, framed miniature 118 x 78 mm, reverse blank, circa 1480-1490. Hainaut, Valenciennes.

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Illuminated Manuscript. Marmion, Simon: follower or assistant of. Miniature in liquid gold frame (modern addition): Pentecost showing the Virgin surrounded by the twelve apostles. Parchment, 140 x 100 mm, framed miniature 118 x 78 mm, reverse blank, circa 1480-1490. Hainaut, Valenciennes.

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Accession Number: MS 304
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Photographer name: Andrew Morris
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