Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Belgium, Liège, ca. 1165-1180
MS M.883 fol. 2v

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Joseph the Carpenter: Dream I -- Within decorated initial C, angel, scroll in left hand, descends from arc of heaven with three stars and indicates with right hand Joseph the Carpenter, reclining against mattress, eyes closed. Beside him stands Virgin Mary, veiled, right hand raised to breast.