Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
France, Paris, between 1228-1247
MS M.283 fol. 12v

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Christ: Flight into Egypt, Fall of Idols -- Idol falls from column behind Virgin Mary, decorated nimbus, veiled. She sits sideways on bridled ass, holding Christ Child, cross-nimbed, in her lap. They are led by Joseph the Carpenter, wearing pointed cap, holding reins with left hand and carrying draped staff held in right hand over left shoulder.
Scene occurs in mandorla set in diapered background enclosed in decorated frame.