Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Netherlands, ca. 1500
MS M.156 fol. 35r

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Miniature:
Christ: Presentation -- Standing in front of draped altar, Simeon extends draped hands to nude Christ Child, rays as nimbus, held by Virgin Mary, nimbed. Behind her are Joseph the Carpenter, nimbed, and Anna the Prophetess, wearing turban type of headdress and holding basket with right hand. Initial D in upper right corner.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament, including viola, daisy, strawberry, thistle, rose and dianthus, and inhabited by bird.