Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1228-1247
MS M.283 fol. 13r

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Christ: Presentation -- Joseph the Carpenter, holding basket of doves in right hand and raising left hand, stands behind Virgin Mary, decorated nimbus, veiled. She places Christ Child, decorated nimbus, kneeling, raising joined hands, in extended and draped arms of Simeon, decorated nimbus, standing behind draped altar.
Scene occurs in mandorla set in diapered background enclosed in decorated frame.