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The Raising of Lazarus (fol. 13r)
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The Raising of Lazarus (fol. 13r)

[1450-1475]

Christ raises Lazarus from the dead, who climbs from his tomb. One of Lazarus's sisters, Martha or Mary, stands by the grave. Three disciples stand by Christ. The full decorated border includes a dog ...

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Presentation in the Temple (fol. 93v)
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Presentation in the Temple (fol. 93v)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The Virgin Mary kneels in front of the altar. The High Priest, Simeon, is holding the Christ Child, who sits on the altar. Joseph stands in front of it holding a long candle and his staff. A handmaide...

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Virgin and Child with a Patron (fol. 187r)
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Virgin and Child with a Patron (fol. 187r)

[ca. 1440-1460]

6-line historiated initial 'D' with a female patron praying, and holding a book under her arm, in front of the Virgin Mary and the Christ Child. The border is decorated with a butterfly, a bird, a gro...

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Adoration of the Magi (fol. 88v)
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Adoration of the Magi (fol. 88v)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The miniature depicts the three Magi, represented as kings, with the Virgin and Child in the stable, and offering gold, frankincense and myrrh. The oldest king (Caspar) kneels in front of Christ. The ...

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Crucifixion of Christ (fol. 103r)
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Crucifixion of Christ (fol. 103r)

[ca. 1480-1500]

The large arched miniature depicts the crucifixion of Christ, with the Virgin Mary on the left and St. John on the right. Blood pours from Christ's wounds. The scene is set in a rocky landscape with a...

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Nativity (fol. 77r)
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Nativity (fol. 77r)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The miniature depicts the scene of the Nativity in the stable. The Virgin Mary and Jose[h kneel in adoration of the Christ Child, while the ox and the ass lie nearby. The town of Nazareth can be seen...

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Resurrection of Christ (fol. 169v)
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Resurrection of Christ (fol. 169v)

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The full-page miniaiture shows Christ risen from the dead standing on his tomb, blessing, and holding a tall cross. He is surrounded by astonished guards and soldiers. The three Maries are on the righ...

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