Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1515
MS M.276 fol. 32r

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Christ: Nativity -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, kneels with joined hands raised beside Joseph, nimbed, with arms crossed on his breast. Laying on Mary's mantle on ground is nude infant Christ Child, emanating rays. Ox and ass witness scene. In background, beyond derelict wall, are two men, wearing hats and holding staves, possibly shepherds. Clouds with star in sky.
Miniature enclosed in architectural frame.
Margins with floreate ornament. In lower margin are two hybrid men, wearing hoods.