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France, Angers or Nantes, ca. 1440
M.63 fol. 45r

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Magi: Adoration -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, sits holding in her lap nude Chirst Child, crossed nimbus, with hands extended toward gold vessel held by eldest Magus, kneeling, his crown on ground beside him. At right are two Magi, wearing crowns with draped hands, one holding open box and another with gold vessel.
In background is shed, beneath which are ox and ass, beside wattle fence. Scene in landscape setting.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, including strawberries.



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