Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Cambrai, 1490-1500
MS M.1053 fol. 176v

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Anna, Virgin Mary and Christ Child -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, holding in her lap nude Christ Child, with crossed rayed nimbus, sits on bench beside Anna, nimbed, veiled, with both hands raised, with open book with pseudo-inscription in her lap. Scene in room with large windows.
Left margin with naturalistic flowers, including columbine.