Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1490
MS M.144 fol. 44r

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Christ: Presentation -- Simeon of Jerusalem, nimbed, wearing high priest's vestments and headdress, stands with draped hands behind draped altar. Beside him stands tonsured acolyte with joined hands raised. Across the altar, Virgin Mary, nimbed, extends in draped hands nude Christ Child, nimbed. Standing beside the altar are Joseph the Carpenter and Prophetess Anna (?), holding basket with doves. Rays descend through doorway toward the altar. Scene inside temple.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by bird and fantastic animal.