Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1480-1500
MS M.179 fol. 85r

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Christ: Presentation -- Simeon, nimbed, wearing triple-crowned papal tiara and cope, stands behind draped altar, with his hands draped. Before altar, Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, kneels and extends with both hands, nude Christ Child, nimbed, toward Simeon. Behind her are two women wearing headdresses, and Joseph the Carpenter holding basket containing three doves, with crutch resting on left arm, and with purse at his waist. Behind them is group of figures, including one man wearing hat; many are nimbed. Behind Simeon is group standing under canopy, including one cleric holding open book and acolyte, tonsured, holding candle.
Lower margin:
Christ: Presentation, Journey to Jerusalem or Return to Nazareth -- Joseph the Carpenter, nimbed, wearing hat, carrying crutch over right shoulder, looks back over left shoulder toward Virgin Mary, nimbed, carrying swaddled Christ Child, nimbed, walking with man wearing hat and woman wearing headress. Behind them is group of figures including man wearing hood and hat, and another man wearing hat.
Scene in landscape with trees and hills in distance.