Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, Utrecht, ca. 1490
MS S.1 fol. 89r

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Creation Scene: 6th Day -- Christ-Logos, cross-nimbed, holds hands of Eve, nude, emerging from side of Adam, nude, laying on ground. In background are animals, including sheep and lions. Scene in decorated initial G.
Margins with vinescroll and floreate ornament. In lower margin is bird.