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Golden legend
Belgium, Bruges, 1445-1465
MS M.672-5 II, fol. 133r

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Christ: Presentation -- Before draped altar, Virgin Mary, nimbed, extends Christ Child, nude, toward Simeon, nimbed, wearing pointed hat. To left of Virgin Mary are three women, including Prophetess Anna, holding basket of doves. To right of Simeon are three men, including one without hat, possibly Joseph the Carpenter.
Retable depicting Crucifixion with Virgin Mary and Evangelist John surmounts altar.



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