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Jesus is shown to the Three Kings. Codex of Predis (1476). I
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Jesus is shown to the Three Kings. Codex of Predis (1476). I
Jesus is shown to the Three Kings. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy
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This exquisite illuminated page is taken from the Codex of Predis, a 15th-century manuscript created in Italy during the Renaissance period. The scene depicted here represents the Adoration of the Magi, or the Epiphany, a significant event in the Christian faith commemorating the visit of the Three Wise Men, Balthasar, Caspar, and Melchior, to the infant Jesus in Bethlehem. The Three Kings, distinguished by their distinctive attire and the animals they ride - Caspar on a white elephant, Melchior on a camel, and Balthasar on a black camel - are shown in awe as they present their precious gifts to the newborn King: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Mary, the mother of Jesus, and Joseph, her husband, look on approvingly. The divine infant Jesus, dressed in a royal robe, is shown with a crown on his head, symbolizing his kingship and divinity. The intricate details of the illustration, from the delicate folds of the robes to the texture of the animals' fur, demonstrate the exceptional artistry of the time. The Codex of Predis, also known as the Predis Hours, is a richly decorated manuscript, filled with illuminated pages, that was created for the Duke of Milan, Ludovico Sforza, in 1476. This magnificent work of art is now preserved in the Royal Library in Turin, Italy, and serves as a testament to the artistic and religious achievements of the medieval and Renaissance periods.
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