The Sending of the Holy Spirit: original Latin: "Missio spiritus sancti"

A woodcut illustration depicting the event of Pentecost. In the center of the composition, the Virgin Mary sits with her hands clasped in a gesture of prayerful devotion. She is surrounded by the Apostles, who are shown in various postures of worship—some are kneeling, some are seated, and others stand in awe. From a radiant, celestial light above, the Holy Spirit descends in the form of a dove. Small tongues of fire appear above the heads of everyone gathered, representing the divine gift of speech and understanding. The entire scene is enclosed within a simple rectangular black border.