Description
Illuminated S initial depicting the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple. The Virgin Mary kneels in prayer before the altar, on which the Infant Jesus is placed. At her side stand a woman (probably the prophetess Anne), Joseph accompanied by a man and Symeon dressed in episcopal vestments. Provence ? second half of the 15th century H. at sight 11.8 cm - W. at sight 10.9 cm In a coaster (small tear at top left corner, minor wear)
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Illuminated S initial depicting the Presentation of Jesus in
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