Book of Hours Christmas Card

Leaf from Book of Hours, Illuminated manuscript showing Joseph leading Mary and the child Jesus on a donkey on the Flight into Egypt. Mary wears a blue cloak while Joseph carries a staff and wears a red cloak. The baby Jesus is dressed in gold. The landscape is detailed in French mediaeval style with cliffs, a river and rolling hills. The holy family have halos above their heads. The Christ child sits in the Virgin Mary's lap. (French, active ca. 1501-1520) As a religious Christmas Card, the greeting says, May the joy and true meaning of Christmas be yours, now and always. Merry Christmas. The message is customisable and easy to personalise. You can include your name in the greeting. Simply add it to the message. Bulk ordering available. Artist: Jean Pichore (?), Tours, France (?) Housed at The Walters Art Gallery, Accession number W.452.79V