Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
Netherlands, Utrecht, second half of 13th century
MS M.113 fol. 8v

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Christ: Nativity -- Heads of ox and ass appear above crib holding Christ Child, cross-nimbed, swaddled. Below manger, Virgin Mary, nimbed, both hands raised, reclines in bed under drapery. Joseph the Carpenter, wearing hat, seated on bench, raises right hand to forehead.