Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1500
MS M.129 fol. 35r

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Christ: Nativity -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, and Joseph the Carpenter, both kneeling with joined hands raised, flank nude Christ Child, laying on floor, emanating rays. Behind are two angels kneeling with joined hands raised, and ox and ass. In background, behind low wattle wall, are two men, one wearing hat, possibly shepherds. Scene in room with wooden beams and dormer windows.
In vignette in lower margin:
Moses: Burning Bush -- God, nimbed, as half figure with joined hands raised, appears in trees beside Moses, horned, seated on ground, removing shoe. Scene in landscape with trees, sheep, and distant hills.
Miniature and margin enclosed by gold frame.