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Book of Hours
France, Rennes, ca. 1430
MS M.173 fol. 56r

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Magi: Adoration -- Under stable roof with hole and next to wattle fence, Virgin Mary, nimbed, is seated on throne with draped back, holding Christ Child, crossed nimbus, partially draped, turning and touching small casket held by eldest Magus, kneeling on one knee before them. Two other Magi, crowned, stand behind him, one wearing fur lined tunic, both holding covered vessels. Rays descend from star in arc of Heaven (?). Rocky outcrop and tree in background.
Margins decorated with border of geometric ornament and rinceaux.



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