M4234 The Death of the Virgin, Miniature from a Book of Hours, Paris, c. 1500

M4234 The Death of the Virgin, Hand-Painted Miniature from a Printed Book of Hours, Paris, c. 1500

A metalcut hand-colored in tempera and liquid gold.  The miniature shows Mary in her bed and surrounded by the Apostles.  She is holding a sword.    The miniature is framed by and arch in liquid gold.  This is a leaf from a Book of Hours printed by Gillet Hardouyn, one of the leading printers in Paris during this period.  The text is in a gothic script Size: 7 7/8x 4 3/8 inches.