Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter-Hours
France, perhaps Metz, 1370-1380
MS M.88 fol. 167r

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Magi: Adoration -- Eldest magus, with crown removed and gift in hand, kneels in front of other two magi, each crowned and holding gift. Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, crowned, sits on bench, holding Christ Child, crossed nimbus, nude, reaching out to receive gifts.
Scene against gold background in foliate initial D.
Right margin:
Bird.
Lower margin (bas-de-page):
Two dragons with intertwined necks.