Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1520
MS M.632 fol. 61r

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Magi: Adoration -- Of three Magi, one wears hat decorated with fleur-de-lis, raising right hand holding container in left hand, the second holds hat in right hand and covered chalice in extended left hand, and the third his hat on floor next to him, holds with both hands open casket in which are objects. He kneels on one knee before Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, holding on her lap, nude Christ Child, nimbed, extending arms toward third Magi. Above Magi is star emitting rays. In background, ox is on ground; ass eats from hay rack. Scene in shed with holes in wall, through which is visible angel descending toward two shepherds, wearing hats, each holding pedum, seated on ground next to sheep, probably Shepherds: Annunciation.
Miniature of grisaille and gold with painted accents, within Italianate architectural frame decorated with two putti holding foliate garland, foliate capitals, foliate ornament and garlands.