Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1500
M.62 fol. 44r

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Christ: Nativity -- Rays descend toward nude Christ Child, nimbed, reclining on drapery worn by Virgin Mary, nimbed, kneeling with joined hands raised. Behind her is Joseph the Carpenter, nimbed, kneeling with left hand raised. Scene in front of shed, within which are ox and ass.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, including daisies, violas, and strawberries, inhabited by two birds.