Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, perhaps Lombardy or Romagna, late 14th to early 15th century
MS M.3 fol. 22v

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Miniature:
Christ: Presentation -- Joseph the Carpenter stands behind Virgin Mary. She extends both arms toward Christ Child, crossed nimbus, turning towards her, arms outstretched, held by Simeon in draped arms over altar. Prophetess Anna, veiled, stands behind him. All figures, except Anna, are nimbed.
Initial:
Below miniature, Malachi, nimbed, holding scroll in both hands inscribed MALACIAS VENIET AD TEMPLUM (from Malachi 3:1), appears in initial D decorated with foliate ornament.