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Brotherton Collection4
Medieval Manuscripts4

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animals4
birth and youth of christ3
virgin mary2
fabulous animals2
christ2
angels1
king david1
god the father1
fruits1
Nativity (fol. 28r)
Archive Piece

Nativity (fol. 28r)

[1450-1500]

The miniature depicts the scene of the Nativity in the stable. The Virgin Mary and Joseph kneel in adoration of the Christ Child, with the ox and the ass nearby. The town of Bethlehem can be seen in ...

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Annunciation to the Shepherds (fol. 34r)
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Annunciation to the Shepherds (fol. 34r)

[1450-1500]

An angel, holding a scroll and announcing the birth of Christ, appears in the sky to two shepherds. One of the shepherds holds his staff, while the other kneels and shields his eyes from the brightnes...

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Flight to Egypt (fol. 51r)
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Flight to Egypt (fol. 51r)

[1450-1500]

The Virgin Mary, Joseph and the Christ Child make their way to Egypt through a hilly landscape, Mary riding on an ass. One of the Egyptian idols falls as they approach. The city borders are seen in th...

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King David (fol. 93r)
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King David (fol. 93r)

[1450-1500]

The arched miniature depicts King David kneeling in prayer in a private chapel. A book is open on the table, and David's harp leans against the wall. God the Father appears to him at the top of the mi...

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