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Isaac is born to Abraham and Sarah, (Genesis 21,1-3).
Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve-technique,
enamel on gilded copper. 1181, for Prior Wernher of
the Augustinian canons of Klosterneuburg, Austria.
Total L of the altar: 460 cm
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Isaac is born to Abraham and Sarah, (Genesis 21,1-3). Verdun Altar, 51 plaques i...

The birth of Samson, Manoah with a medieval jew's hat. 
(Judges 13,24). Verdun Altar, 51 plaques in champsleve 
technique, enamel on gilded copper. 1181 for Prior     
Wernher of the Augustinian canons of Klosterneuburg,   
Austria. Total L of the altar: 460 cm
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The birth of Samson, Manoah with a medieval jew's hat. (Judges 13,24). Verdun A...

The Seventh Trumpet;The woman giving birth to a child  
saved from the Seven-headed Dragon by an angel.        
Book of Revelation 12:1-5.Northern France,MS 422.
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The Seventh Trumpet;The woman giving birth to a child saved from the Seven-hea...

"Scivias"(Know the ways of the Lord) by the German nun 
and mystic Hildegard von Bingen (1098-1179).The book,  
Codex Rupertsberg,disappeared during WW II.Transparen- 
cies are from a faksimile.L:God is present when a child
is born.R:the stages of life,ending under God's tent.
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"Scivias"(Know the ways of the Lord) by the German nun and mystic Hildegard von...

The marvels that came to pass at the birth of          
King Alexander. From Jean Vauquelin,"Histoire du       
Grand Alexandre",1460.                                 
Fol.10 recto.
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The marvels that came to pass at the birth of King Alexander. From Jea...

Les Heures d'Etienne Chevalier:Birth of John Baptist.  
Ms.fr.71,around 1445.
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Les Heures d'Etienne Chevalier:Birth of John Baptist. Ms.fr.71,around 1445.

Scenes from the life of Christ:Nativity.Seraphim       
carry the infant Jesus;Saint Mary and Joseph adore     
the child;shepherds come with their flock.
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Scenes from the life of Christ:Nativity.Seraphim carry the infant Jesus;S...

Les Onze Joies de Mariage - The eleven joys of marriage
1485,French,paper,27,9 x 20 cm, 126 pages.A satyre     
on married life.8th "joy":The husband suffers during   
a difficult delivery;his wife leaves on a pilgrimage   
with her lover;souvenir-booths upon arrival.
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Les Onze Joies de Mariage - The eleven joys of marriage 1485,French,paper,27,9 x...

Les Onze Joies de Mariage - The eleven joys of marriage
1485,French,paper,27,9 x 20 cm, 126 pages.A satyre     
on married life.Below right:the husband leaves for     
battle.Left top:the dog barks,the wife's lover enters  
through the window.Seeking shelter in the castle.
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Les Onze Joies de Mariage - The eleven joys of marriage 1485,French,paper,27,9 x...

Nativity.From the Petites heures du Duc de Berry;      
initial D. Ms lat.18014,fol.38.                        
French,around 1390.
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Nativity.From the Petites heures du Duc de Berry; initial D. Ms lat.18014,...

The Three Magi on their way.                           
Mosaic (6th)
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The Three Magi on their way. Mosaic (6th)

The Nativity. Mosaic and interior of the church.       
For details see also 15-03-03/20-23.
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The Nativity. Mosaic and interior of the church. For details see also 15-...