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Christmas scene in a 15th century manuscript by e-codices
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Christmas, also known as Nativity, refers to the accounts of the birth of Jesus mainly based on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Traditionally, scenes of Nativity, portray the Holy Family in the stable at Bethlehem. The Christ child is represented lying in a manger or upon the straw, whilst Virgin Mary kneels in adoration before Him. In some scenes Virgin Mary is represented lying next to Jesus. Joseph is portrayed standing at one side. The scene also includes depictions of an ox and a donkey, usually in the background, gazing quietly at the scene in front of them. Some Nativity scenes depict one or more angels who proclaim Jesus as the savior for all people, and portrayals of shepherds who come to adore Him. There are also scenes representing the wise men (The Maggi ) who, after following a star, arrive to Bethlehem to bring gifts to Jesus.
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Manuscript title: Book of Hours
Origin: Eastern France (?)
Period: 15th century
Image source: Trogen, Kantonsbibliothek Appenzell Ausserrhoden, CM Ms. 5, p. 59r – Book of Hours from (eastern?) France (www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/cea/0005/59r)
Christmas scene in a 15th century manuscript by e-codices
Via Flickr:
Christmas, also known as Nativity, refers to the accounts of the birth of Jesus mainly based on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Traditionally, scenes of Nativity, portray the Holy Family in the stable at Bethlehem. The Christ child is represented lying in a manger or upon the straw, whilst Virgin Mary kneels in adoration before Him. In some scenes Virgin Mary is represented lying next to Jesus. Joseph is portrayed standing at one side. The scene also includes depictions of an ox and a donkey, usually in the background, gazing quietly at the scene in front of them. Some Nativity scenes depict one or more angels who proclaim Jesus as the savior for all people, and portrayals of shepherds who come to adore Him. There are also scenes representing the wise men (The Maggi ) who, after following a star, arrive to Bethlehem to bring gifts to Jesus.
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Manuscript title: Book of Hours from Paris
Origin: Paris (France)
Period: 15th century
Image source: Utopia, armarium codicum bibliophilorum, Cod. 108: Book of Hours from Paris (www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/utp/0108/65v)
Christmas scene in a 16th century manuscript by e-codices
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Christmas, also known as Nativity, refers to the accounts of the birth of Jesus mainly based on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Traditionally, scenes of Nativity, portray the Holy Family in the stable at Bethlehem. The Christ child is represented lying in a manger or upon the straw, whilst Virgin Mary kneels in adoration before Him. In some scenes Virgin Mary is represented lying next to Jesus. Joseph is portrayed standing at one side. The scene also includes depictions of an ox and a donkey, usually in the background, gazing quietly at the scene in front of them. Some Nativity scenes depict one or more angels who proclaim Jesus as the savior for all people, and portrayals of shepherds who come to adore Him. There are also scenes representing the wise men (The Maggi ) who, after following a star, arrive to Bethlehem to bring gifts to Jesus.
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Manuscript title: Book of Hours from Paris
Origin: Paris (France)
Period: 16th century
Image source: Trogen, Kantonsbibliothek Appenzell Ausserrhoden, CM Ms. 8, p. 32r – Book of Hours from Paris (www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/cea/0008/32r)
Christmas scene in a 15th century manuscript by e-codicesChristmas, also known as Nativity, refers to the accounts of the birth of Jesus mainly based on the Gospels of Matthew and Luke. Traditionally, scenes of Nativity, portray the Holy Family in the stable at Bethlehem. The Christ child is represented lying in a manger or upon the straw, whilst Virgin Mary kneels in adoration before Him. In some scenes Virgin Mary is represented lying next to Jesus. Joseph is portrayed standing at one side. The scene also includes depictions of an ox and a donkey, usually in the background, gazing quietly at the scene in front of them. Some Nativity scenes depict one or more angels who proclaim Jesus as the savior for all people, and portrayals of shepherds who come to adore Him. There are also scenes representing the wise men (The Maggi ) who, after following a star, arrive to Bethlehem to bring gifts to Jesus.
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Manuscript title: Book of hours
Origin: Florence (Italy)
Period: 15th century
Image source: Genève, Bibliothèque de Genève, Comites Latentes 54: Book of hours (www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/bge/cl0054)
Why yes, this is a good use of my medieval history degree, thanks for noticing.
Ornament adapted from Gregory the Great’s Moralia in Job.
Detail of a miniature of the dragon constellation (‘Draco’), in tables from Ptolemy’s Almagest.
From “Amalgest (extract), Liber Astronomiae, Liber Arenalis, astronomical and geomantic tables, political prophecies” by John Killingworth, Ptolemy, Guido Bonatti & Plato of Tivoli, 1490.
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The Romance of Alexander. 14th century. MS Bodley 264 fol. 67r (bodley30.bodley.ox.ac.uk)
Knights jousting and receiving favour from some suspicious ladies. The knight is looking very solemn but his horse seems to know the truth about what’s going on underneath her skirt!
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The Romance of Alexander. 14th century. MS Bodley 264 fol. 59r (bodley30.bodley.ox.ac.uk)
A young lady offering her heart to a young man and an older man offering his purse to a young lady who wants nothing to do with him.
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The Romance of Alexander. 14th century. MS Bodley 264 (bodley30.bodley.ox.ac.uk)
A game played by both men and women.
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The Romance of Alexander. 14th century. MS Bodley 264 fol. 44r (bodley30.bodley.ox.ac.uk)
Some type of game involving a woman holding a pot, a man with a club, a butterfly, another pot and some people who seem ready to catch something. Also a bonus hidden face in the margin.
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MS. Bodl. 264, pt. I fol. 076r Romance of Alexander.1338-1344
Four blonde men, arguing. I love their facial expressions!
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MS. Auct. T. 2. 22 fol. 010r.(bodley30.bodley.ox.ac.uk) Cathemerino by Prudentius. 12th century.
Half man half lion.
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