Mary and Christ: Nativity
Item
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Alternative Title
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Recto, Christ: Nativity
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Creator
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Thought to be either Master of Berry's Cleres Femmes or Master of the Coronation of the Virgin
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Subject
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Books of Hours
Christ--Nativity
Furniture--Bed
Furniture--Chair
Animal--Ox
Animal--Ass
Building--Shed
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Language
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Latin
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Date
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c. 1400- (Paris, France)
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Description
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The Virgin Mary, veiled, holds her newborn baby, Jesus Christ, in the bed in the manger. Joseph the Carpenter is featured sitting across from her. Two animals are visible looking in at the newborn Christ.
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Medium
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painting, on vellum
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Extent
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Unknown.
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Rights Holder
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The Morgan Museum and Library
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Provenance
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London, Christie's, June 30, 1971, lot 93; Everett and Ann McNear, Chicago.