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Portrayal of the Ascension of Christ in a 15th century manuscript

Manuscript title: Devotionale Abbatis Ulrici Rösch

 

Manuscript summary: The devotional book of Abbot Ulrich Rosch of St. Gall contains various prayers, timetables and calendars, is decorated with elaborate initials and was written in the year 1472.

 

Origin: Wiblingen (Germany)

 

Period: 15th century

 

Image source: Einsiedeln, Stiftsbibliothek, Codex 285(1106), p. 215 – Devotionale Abbatis Ulrici Rösch (www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/sbe/0285/215)

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