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Book of Hours (Use of Rouen): fol. 56r, Adoration with Shepherds/Nativity

Master of the Geneva Latini

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a medieval-style illustration of a Nativity scene. The scene is framed by an archway and divided into two sections. In the top section, a woman in a blue dress and a halo stands on the left. An angel wearing yellow is positioned next to her. On the right side, a man in a red and blue garment faces the woman, accompanied by a donkey. A manger with a baby is at the center. The bottom section contains a white rectangle with black text. The border features gold, blue, and red floral designs, with a bird on the right side. The border also includes a section with blue flowers and another with purple grapes. The background of the image is aged and yellowed.

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562 × 893 px
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