Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges, ca. 1465
MS S.6 fol. 126v

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Christ: Presentation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, standing before draped altar, extends nude infant Christ Child, nimbed, toward Simeon of Jerusalem, wearing bishop's miter and cope, extending draped hands. Witnessing scene are Prophetess Anna, wearing turban, holding lighted candle and basket with doves, and by Joseph the Carpenter, wearing hat, holding lighted candle in left hand. Scene in temple with arched leaded glass windows, patterned tile floor, and colonnettes.
Margins with floreate ornament.