A Senior Capstone Experience by Elizabeth Fitzpatrick ’26

Submitted to the Department of Art & Art History

Advised by Dr. Ben Tilghman

Contributor Biography: Since graduating from Washington College, Elizabeth is pursuing a master’s degree in art history at American University. In the future she hopes to work in a museum to share her love of art with others. In her free time, she enjoys reading, making art, and watching really bad movies.

Short Description: This paper focuses on a page from an early sixteenth century prayer book to explore connections between Eve, the Virgin Mary, and the Tree of Jesse. The potential message of the manuscript decoration is examined considering the context that the book was likely owned by a woman.

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