Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, Florence, during the last quarter of the 15th century
M.361 fol. 61v

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Christ: Presentation -- Swaddled Christ-Child, crossed nimbus, is held by Simeon, nimbed, wearing conical hat. They are behind altar, in front of which stand figure, extending plate (?) with both hands, and woman, veiled, extending left hand. Scene within decorated initial D.