Mary and Christ: Nativity

Item

Title
Mary and Christ: Nativity
Link to Morgan resource.
Alternative Title
Recto, Christ: Nativity
Creator
Thought to be either Master of Berry's Cleres Femmes or Master of the Coronation of the Virgin
Subject
Books of Hours
Christ--Nativity
Furniture--Bed
Furniture--Chair
Animal--Ox
Animal--Ass
Building--Shed
Language
Latin
Date
c. 1400- (Paris, France)
Description
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.
Medium
painting, on vellum
Extent
Unknown.
Rights Holder
The Morgan Museum and Library
Provenance
London, Christie's, June 30, 1971, lot 93; Everett and Ann McNear, Chicago.
Item sets
Team 6 Items

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