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Missal
France, Paris, ca. 1500
MS M.201 fol. 144v

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Christ: Presentation -- Within initial S, Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, extending draped hands, kneels (?) before draped altar. On other side of the altar, Simeon, nimbed, wearing miter or pointed hat, stands holding with draped hands, nude Christ Child, crossed nimbus. Anna the Prophetess, wearing hat, holding candle with right hand and basket with two doves with left hand stands behind Virgin Mary.



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