Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 61r

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Magi: Adoration -- Virgin Mary, veiled, holds on her lap nude Christ Child, with hands inside gold casket held by kneeling magus. Behind the kneeling magus stand the other two, both holding vessels, one black and wearing turban-like headgear, with sword sheathed at waist. In background is hooded old man with staff, possibly Joseph the Carpenter. Scene in building or courtyard with grate in floor, and columns, steps, and archway.
Scene enclosed in architectural frame with carved columns and architrave.