Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, ca. 1470
MS M.93 fol. 52v

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Christ: Nativity -- Dove of Holy Ghost descends on rays toward Christ Child, wearing crossed nimbus, emiting rays. He is flanked by Virgin Mary, nimbed, with hands raised, beside ox, and by Joseph, hands raised, beside ass. Figures are in front of shed, on roof of which are two birds. In background is stone wall, behind which are two shepherds, one wearing hood, and one wearing hat and holding pedum in left hand. Landscape in distance.
Margins decorated with floreate border.