Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1470
M.59 fol. 64v

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Christ: Nativity -- Dove descends on rays toward nude Christ Child, reclining on ground, emitting rays. He is flanked by Virgin Mary, nimbed, kneeling with joined hands raised, and by Joseph the Carpenter, kneeling, holding candle in extended right hand. Behind them is shed, within which is ox. Buildings are in background.
Margin decorated with floreate border.