Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1500
MS M.1170. Fol. 042r

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Magi: Adoration -- Among two Magi, one wearing crown over hat, and the other, black, wearing crown, both hold covered vessels and accompany half figure of eldest Magus, wearing ermine-trimmed garment, possibly kneeling, with hands extended toward nude Christ Child, supported by hands and in lap of Virgin Mary, veiled, both with nimbi as rays.
Scene in open end of shed with thatched roof.
Miniature for beginning of Sext of Hours of the Virgin.
Margins inhabited by two butterflies, moth and fly and scattered with naturalistic flowers including speedwell, forget-me-not and viola; against gold background.