Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel book
Armenia, Van, 1461
MS M.749 fol. 3r

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Christ: Presentation -- Joseph the Carpenter, pearled nimbus, looking up, holds pair of doves in mantle, behind Virgin Mary, pearled nimbus, veiled, with hands extended toward Christ Child, pearled crossed nimbus, with His right hand raised in blessing, His head turned back toward Virgin Mary, and held above draped altar by Simeon, pearled nimbus, accompanied by Prophetess Anna, pearled nimbus, looking up, holding scroll in left hand; architectural setting.
Scene within decorated frame.