Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Belgium, 1500-1550
MS M.5 fol. 10r

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Christ: Nativity -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, kneels with joined hands raised before nude Christ Child, emanating rays, laying on ground before ox, ass, and Joseph, nimbed, standing, holding staff in right hand and roll in left hand. Scene in shed.
In upper left margin are bird, rosebud, and viola.