Très Riches Heures du duc de Berry Folio 54, verso: The Purification of the Virgin, between 1411 and 1416

The virgin holds christ in her arms; a halo emanates from his head and mixes with that of his son. She is followed by joseph and a procession of characters. A servant, alone on the steps, ensures the transition with the high priest located higher up. She carries the two doves offered in sacrifice, as well as a lit candle. Object Type: manuscript illumination. Genre: religious art. Date: between 1411 and 1416. Dimensions: height: 29 cm (11.4 in); width: 21 cm (8.2 in). Medium: tempera on vellum. Depicted People: Virgin Mary. Collection: Condé Museum.