Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Tours, ca. 1500
MS M.12 fol. 12r

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1) Christ: Nativity -- Joseph the Carpenter, nimbed, holding crutch in right hand, and Virgin Mary, nimbed, with joined hands, stand beside nude Christ Child, laying on cloth. Timber beams in background.
2) Shepherds: Annunciation -- Angel appears to two men, both with hands raised to their heads. In background are hills and trees.
Miniatures executed in cama³aeu.
Margins with four hearts enclosing foliate ornament amid foliate ornament. In upper right corner is winged fantastic animal; in lower margin is bird.