Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, probably Thérouanne, ca. 1265
MS M.97 fol. 13v

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Christ: Flight into Egypt -- Christ Child, scalloped nimbus, holds round object (gilded), possibly globe, in left hand, blesses with right hand, and sits on lap of Virgin Mary, scalloped nimbus, veiled, mounted sideways on bridled ass. Joseph the Carpenter, wearing pointed hat, rests draped staff on right shoulder with right hand while facing the Virgin Mary and Christ Child; tree.
Scene against gold background within Gothic architectural frame decorated with abstract ornament.