Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
France, Tours, ca. 1500
M.495 fol. 11r

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Magi: Adoration -- Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, holds on her lap Christ Child, rays as cross nimbus, raising right hand. Eldest Magus kneels before them, kissing feet of Christ Child. The other two Magi kneel holding vessels, one with draped hands. Youthful man wearing fur-lined robes stands next to them. In background are other men, and horses; ruined roof is above some.
Border of blue vine scroll with fish on gold ground around two sides of miniature.