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Book of Hours (Use of Paris): Fol. 72r, Presentation at the Temple

The Bedford Master

Cleveland Museum of Art

Medieval illuminated manuscript page with an illustration of the Presentation at the Temple. The scene depicts Mary, in blue and green, holding a baby, accompanied by Joseph in blue and another woman in orange. They stand before an older man in white and gold on a throne. The scene takes place within a pointed arch with a blue background and gold stars, framed by a border with blue, red, and gold designs. The border also features foliage with flowers and leaves. The page has black text below the scene. The book's cover is dark brown leather with metal clasps.

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672 × 900 px
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