Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, probably Milan, 1470-1480
MS G.14 fol. 21r

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Virgin Mary: Adoration of Christ Child -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, hands joined in prayer, sits on cushion on ground before nude Christ child, cross-nimbed, emitting rays of light, lying on mat on ground. In sky, bust-length figure of God, cross-nimbed, raises right hand in blessing and holds globe in left hand.
Scene in landscape setting with trees and sky filled with stars, all within gold frame.