Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, Utrecht, ca. 1490
MS S.1 fol. 33v

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Magi: Adoration -- Virgin Mary, with rays as nimbus, sits and holds in her lap nude infant Christ Child with crossed rayed nimbus. Before Him kneels magus, with crown on ground beside him, holding vessel in both hands. Behind the magus stand other two magi, both crowned and holding vessels, including one indicating star above with right hand, and the other, black, with sword sheathed at waist. Ruined building with thatched roof in background.
Margins with vinescroll and floreate ornament, inhabited by bird.