Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
France, Lyons, 1484
MS M.1162. Fol. 071v

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Magi: Adoration -- Among three Magi, the eldest Magus partly kneels beside crown on ground beside wattled fence, and with both hands presents covered vessel to Christ Child, nude, seated on lap of Virgin Mary, nimbed, seated with her right hand extended to His raised left hand and with her left hand supporting Him, both under canopy.
In background, two other Magi, crowned, hold covered vessels, stand beside Joseph the Carpenter, with joined hands raised; rays from Star of Bethlehem descend toward the Christ Child.
Interior scene of building, with opening showing starred sky.
Miniature within architectural frame, enclosing two standing figures, possibly prophets, in architectural niches.