Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1500
MS M.156 fol. 29r

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Miniature:
Christ Nativity: Nude Christ Child, amid rays on stable floor, is flanked by Virgin Mary, nimbed kneeling with joined hands, and by Joseph the Carpenter, with joined hands, kneeling on knee. Ox and ass are behind Virgin Mary. Rays shine through grid that is roof.
Scene in stable with open roof, doorway, and another opening blocked by wattle fence.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament, including viola, daisy and rose, and inhabited by fly and bird.