Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 43v

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Virgin Mary: doubted, Joseph's repentance -- Joseph the Carpenter, holding his hat in both hands, stands before Virgin Mary, with rays as nimbus, seated on cushion at lectern with right hand on open book with pseudo inscription. Scene in room with panelled walls, arcade, and drapery.
Scene enclosed in architectural frame with carved columns and pediment.