Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Lyon or Amiens, ca. 1450-1460
MS M.1066 fol. 71r

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Christ: Presentation -- Simeon, holding nude Christ Child, stands with three men wearing hats, behind draped altar under canopy. Before the altar, Virgin Mary, nimbed, kneels with joined hands raised, accompanied by Prophetess Anna, veiled, holding candle in right hand and basket with two doves in basket, and female attendant.
Scene in architectural setting within arched gold frame.
Margins with foliate border.