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birth and youth of christ2
angels2
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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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Nativity of Christ (fol. 101r)
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Nativity of Christ (fol. 101r)

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The border and initial are historiated with the scene of the Nativity in the stable. The Virgin Mary is dressed in a blue gown, her hands together in prayer, and looking down at the Christ Child lying...

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