Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, possibly Tours, ca. 1540
MS M.1030 fol. 45v

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Shepherds: Adoration -- Joseph the Carpenter, nimbed, removing cap (?), stands behind Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, kneeling with joined hands raised beside nude Christ Child, emanating rays, laying on bundle of straw. Shepherd, leaning on staff in left hand and with right hand touching (?) the Christ Child, kneels opposite Mary. In background are ruins of masonry wall with arch and columns. Miniature framed by purple border with classical grotesques.