Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, 1470-1480
MS M.137 fol. 62r

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Christ: Presentation -- Simeon, nimbed, extends draped hands over draped altar, toward extended right hand of nude Christ Child, nimbed, held by Virgin Mary, nimbed, kneeling before the altar. Behind them are man wearing hat, gesturing, and Joseph the Carpenter, wearing hood, looking toward Anna the Prophetess, holding candle with right hand and with basket over left arm.
Scene in room with vault, windows, and decorated wall.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including strawberry.