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Crucifixion. A simple crucifixion scene, with Mary and John standing on each side, and a decorative background rather than a landscape. Above Christ's head is the inscription INRI ( Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum , “Jesus of Nazareth King of the…

Penitential Psalms. David in the wilderness with his harp.

Virgin holding an egg, with Peacock. In a unique portrayal, the Virgin appears here outside her room with the infant Christ and a red egg. The Virgin holding the egg shows her hand in the matter and foreshadows Christ's resurrection. The peacock,…

April. Central Text: April with Saints' Days. Border Illuminations: Zodiac sign, Taurus, the bull. Monthly Labor, Gathering flowering branches.

November. Central Text: November with Holy Days. Border Illuminations: Zodiac sign, Sagittarius, the archer. Monthly Labor, Thrashing for acorns.

St. John on Patmos with demon stealing his writing instruments. Demons often show up with malicious grins and engaged in devious activities. Here the demon tries to steal St. John's writing implements. In many cases, readers fearing the demonic…

None: Presentation in the Temple. 40 days after Christ's birth, Mary presented the child and made an offering, according to Mosaic custom. The high priest receives the child while the figure behind Mary brings the customary offering of doves.

Crucifixion. As usual, Mary and the disciple John stand in mourning. This illumination is full of narration; the centurion Longinus holds a scroll with his words upon it: vere Dei Filius erat iste “truly this was the Son of God.” Another figure…

Pentecost.

Penitential Psalms. An interior depiction of David, who appears with a devotional book and his harp.