Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Speculum humanae salvationis
Belgium, Bruges, mid 15th century
MS M.385. Fol. 007v

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Left column:
Virgin Mary: Presentation --Joachim, inscribed IOACHIM, wearing purse at waist, places right hand on right shoulder of Anna, inscribed ANNA, nimbed and veiled with wimple. Anna stands next to altar, extending both hands to Virgin Mary, inscribed MARIA, nimbed and crowned, standing on the altar. High Priest as bishop, wearing miter and chasuble, raising right hand and holding book with left hand, stands next to the altar at right.Right column: