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Nativity (fol. 70r)
[1450-1475]
The miniature depicts the scene of the Nativity in the stable. The Virgin Mary is dressed in a red gown and a blue cloak, her arms crossed on her chest, and looking down at the Christ Child lying on ...
Circumcision (fol. 76r)
[1450-1475]
The Virgin Mary presents the Christ Child to the priest for circumcision. Joseph, and a man in the background with a book, hold candles.
Adoration of the Magi (fol. 79r)
[1450-1475]
The miniature depicts the three Magi, represented as kings, approaching the Virgin and Child, and offering gold, frankincense and myrrh. The eldest king (Caspar) is kneeling in front of the Christ Ch...
Presentation in the Temple (fol. 82r)
[1450-1475]
The Virgin Mary kneels by the altar and presents the Christ Child to the High Priest, Simeon, who is holding a white cloth. A handmaiden behind the Virgin carries two turtle doves in a basket, offered...
Flight into Egypt (fol. 88v)
[1450-1475]
The Virgin Mary, seated on an ass, holds the Christ Child wrapepd in swaddling clothes, as Joseph leads them into Egypt, at night.