Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, probably Thérouanne, ca. 1265
MS M.97 fol. 11v

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Magi: Adoration -- With gift in left hand, youngest magus, crowned and beardless, stands beside and glances toward middle-aged magus, crowned, holding gift in both hands and returning glance of youngest magus. In front of them, oldest magus kneels on one knee, holding crown in lowered left hand and goblet containing coins in right hand raised toward Christ Child, scalloped nimbus, holding coin in left hand. He sits on lap of and is supported by Virgin Mary, scalloped nimbus, veiled, seated on cushioned bench raised on dais.
Scene against gold background within Gothic architectural frame decorated with abstract ornament.