Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1440-1449
MS M.202 fol. 61r

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Christ: Presentation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, holding nude Christ Child, with crossed nimbus, and Prophetess Anna, nimbed, holding basket of doves, both kneel before draped altar. Behind the altar stands Simeon of Jerusalem, nimbed, wearing vestment, with both hands raised, flanked by man wearing hat and tonsured acolyte holding lighted candle. Scene in temple with leaded-glass windows, tile floor, and groin vaults. Above is tiled roof and diapered background.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, vinescroll, and floreate ornament, with foliate baguettes framing miniature and textblock.