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St. John the Baptist (fol. 133r)
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St. John the Baptist (fol. 133r)

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The border shows St. John the Baptist, clad in animal skin and a long pink garment, holding a book a,nd with a lamb, Agnus Dei, inside the 4-line initial 'G'.

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The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 45r)
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The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 45r)

[1450-1475]

The Virgin Mary kneels by a small altar on which a book lies open. The angel Gabriel, depicted with green wings, announces that she will give birth to Christ. The Dove is depicted between them. The fu...

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Adoration of the Magi (fol. 106v)
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Adoration of the Magi (fol. 106v)

[ca. 1490 and ca. 1500-1510]

The border and initial are historiated with the scene of Adoration of the Magi. The three Magi, holding ornate gilt boxes, offer gold, frankincense and myrrh to the Virgin and Child, who are depicted ...

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