Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Lyon or Amiens, ca. 1450-1460
MS M.1066 fol. 67r

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Magi: Adoration -- Eldest magus, kneeling, holds crown in right hand and extends left hand to kiss right foot of Christ Child, nude, seated on lap of Virgin Mary, nimbed, seated on throne covered with patterned fabric. Behind them Joseph the Carpenter holds hat in left hand and looks toward two younger magi, crowned, each holding gift in gold container. In foreground are footstool, pitcher, bowl, and small dog. In background, stable (shed) with patterned fabric.
Scene in landscape setting within arched gold frame.
Margins with foliate border.