Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Prayer book
France, Paris, ca. 1490
MS H.3 fol. 183v

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Virgin Mary: Infancy, Instruction -- Anna, nimbed and veiled with wimple is seated below canopy, right hand on open book on her lap. Youthful Virgin Mary, nimbed stands before her touching the book with both hands.
Scene in room with decorated walls, doorway, and below arch supported by two columns.