Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, Haarlem, 1445-1460
MS M.1031 fol. 39r

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Magi: Adoration -- Within initial G, Virgin Mary, nimbed, holding with both hands on her lap, Christ Child, crossed nimbus, extending right hand toward covered vessel held in left hand of Magus kneeling before them. The other Magi, wearing hats, stand next to the first.
Margins decorated with border of foliate ornament and bunches of twigs.