Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 35r

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Virgin Mary: doubted by Joseph -- Virgin Mary, with rays as nimbus, sits beneath architectural canopy holding on her lap open book with pseudo-inscription. To right, Joseph the Carpenter, with arms crossed on breast, turns away from her. Scene in room or courtyard with columns, arches, and balustrade.
Scene enclosed in architectural frame with columns and architrave.