Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Histoire de la Bible et de l’Assomption de Notre-Dame
France, Paris, between 1390 and 1400
MS M.526. Fol. 030r

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Magi: before Herod the Great -- In left column, three Magi, crowned, foremost gesturing, stand before Herod the Great, crowned, gesturing with right hand. Circular chair is behind him.
Herod the Great: asking Birthplace of Christ -- In upper right column, Herod the Great, crowned, seated on bench, raising right hand, holding rod with left hand, looks toward three men wearing hats.Pen-flourished initials.