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Brotherton Collection4
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insects4
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virgin mary4
christ3
birth and youth of christ2
saints1
events from resurrection to pentecost1
holy ghost (as dove)1
fabulous animals1
Adoration of the Magi (fol. 88v)
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Adoration of the Magi (fol. 88v)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The miniature depicts the three Magi, represented as kings, with the Virgin and Child in the stable, and offering gold, frankincense and myrrh. The oldest king (Caspar) kneels in front of Christ. The ...

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Pentecost (fol. 134r)
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Pentecost (fol. 134r)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The dove of the Holy Ghost descends upon the Virgin Mary, seated in the centre, and the Apostles, assembled around her. The Virgin has a book on her lap. The dove is surrounded by a golden circle of l...

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Virgin and Child with a Patron (fol. 187r)
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Virgin and Child with a Patron (fol. 187r)

[ca. 1440-1460]

6-line historiated initial 'D' with a female patron praying, and holding a book under her arm, in front of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. The border is decorated with a butterfly, a bird, a gro...

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Nativity (fol. 77r)
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Nativity (fol. 77r)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The miniature depicts the scene of the Nativity in the stable. The Virgin Mary and Jose[h kneel in adoration of the Christ Child, while the ox and the ass lie nearby. The town of Nazareth can be seen...

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