Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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

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Magi: Adoration -- In left column, of three Magi, crowned, holding vessels, the formost kneels, extending vessel with left hand toward extended hands of Christ Child, crossed nimbus, standing on lap of Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, left hand on His feet, seated on bench.
Magi: Dream -- In right column, three nude Magi, crowned, heads on pillows, eyes closed, recline in draped bed. Angel, nimbed, gesturing with both hands, flies above.