Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
Italy, Rome, ca. 1483
MS M. 306 fol. 62r

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Christ: Presentation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, extends hands toward nude Christ Child, rayed cross as nimbus, held in extended, draped arms of Simeon, nimbed, wearing pointed cap.
Scene occurs within initial I composed of classical column.
Foliate bar decoration frames left side of text. Foliate border frames upper and lower sides of text.