Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 39v

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Joseph the Carpenter: Dream I -- Angel stands with hands raised toward Joseph, with eyes closed and head resting on right hand, holding staff in left hand, seated on low wall. In background is group of buildings, including tower, and stairway.
Scene enclosed in architectural frame with columns and architrave.