Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 54r

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Christ: Nativity -- Nude Christ Child, emanating rays, laying on block (?), is flanked by Virgin Mary, with rays as nimbus, veiled, with hands raised, and Joseph the Carpenter, with hat held to breast with right hand and leaning on staff held in left hand. In background is shed with ox and ass. Scene in ruined building with columns, entablature, and arches.
Scene enclosed in architectural frame with columns and putto.