Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1440
M.303 fol. 51r

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Magi: Adoration -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, is seated on draped throne, holding with right hand, standing Christ Child, nimbed, hands extended toward box held by eldest Magus, kneeling before them. The other two Magi, crowned, each hold with right hand, covered vessel. Joseph the Carpenter, wearing hat stands next to throne. All below thatched roof; star fills background with rays.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including dianthus, and inhabited by birds.