Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1500
M.62 fol. 53v

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Magi: Adoration -- Eldest Magus, kneeling beside crown on ground, extends vessel in hands toward Chist Child, held by Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, seated in front of shed, within which are ox and ass. In background at left are two Magi, crowned, and group of figures. Scene in landscape setting.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, including thistles, columbines, violas, and strawberries, inhabited by two birds.