Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Reims, 1450-1475
MS H.4 fol. 31v

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Christ: Presentation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, supports with both hands nude Christ Child, nimbed, standing on altar beneath canopy. Simeon of Jerusalem, wearing hat, extends both hands toward the Christ Child. Behind Mary stands girl, holding basket with doves, and behind Simeon stands man, wearing hat, with joined hands raised. Diapered background. Margins with floreate ornament.