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[In principio erat verbum] et verbum erat apud deum et deus erat verbum ...
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Title
[In principio erat verbum] et verbum erat apud deum et deus erat verbum ...
Subject
Books of hours.
Illumination of books and manuscripts -- 15th century -- Specimens.
Description
Sext: Adoration of the Three Magi. Typically a star guided the Magi to Bethlehem and represents Divine guidance. Melchior, the older of them, with crown removed in reverence towards the Infant, brings Frankincense in a chalice; Balthasar brings Myrrh; Caspar brings Gold.
Creator
Possibly the work of Jean Bourdichon
Source
Book of hours.
Date
circa 1450
Rights
Notification of Intent to Quote from or Publish Manuscript Materials form. All publication not covered by fair use is restricted to those who have permission of the copyright holder.
Relation
George N. Meissner Collection #8
Format
Vellum printing
Type
Illumination
Identifier
devotion_1450_08_0002.jpg
BX2080 .C25 1450
George N. Meissner Collection #8
devotion_1450_08_0002
spc:devotion2014-08-01T09_58_23
Coverage
France 15th century
Citation
Possibly the work of Jean Bourdichon, “[In principio erat verbum] et verbum erat apud deum et deus erat verbum ...,” WUSTL Digital Gateway Image Collections & Exhibitions, accessed May 3, 2024, http://omeka.wustl.edu/omeka/items/show/8440.
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