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Miniature Excised from a Psalter: The Nativity

Cleveland Museum of Art

Miniature excised from a Psalter: The Nativity by the artist. The scene depicts a bed with a blue and orange frame. The bed has a white and black patterned footboard and an orange headboard against a gold background. The headboard has a blue and white curtain draped on it. The bed has a tan-colored blanket. A woman in a blue dress and head covering sits on the left side of the bed holding a baby. The baby wears a blue dress and head covering. A man wearing an orange shirt, blue cloak and hat sits on the right side of the bed. He gestures with his right hand. The man wears a cross. A donkey's head is under the bed on the right side. The border is blue, orange and gold.

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1153 × 893 px
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