Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1500
MS W.6 fol. 68r

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Magi: Adoration -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, is seated holding with right hand on her lap, nude Christ Child, nimbed. He looks toward eldest Magus, kneeling before them, extending footed cup (chalice) toward them. Crown is on ground next to him. The other two Magi, crowned, stand in background, one holding covered chalice with right hand and indicating the third Magus, gesturing with both hands.
Scene at opening of shed with hole in roof.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament, including viola, grapes and daisy.