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| Keywords: Master of the Louis XII Triptych - The Annunciation and Nativity - Walters 44145.jpg The iconography of the Nativity reflects the influence of the 14th- and 15th-century writers who embroidered the stories of the birth and Passion of Christ with many picturesque details According to the mystical visions of St Bridget of Sweden when Joseph held a candle near the New-born its light was obscured by the child's divine radiance Joseph holding his candle is seen here seated on the right ca 1510 technique painted enamel copper cm 20 6 37 1 accession number 44 145 21769 Marcus Antocolsky Paris by purchase Sale Hotel Drouot Paris June 10 1901 George Robinson Harding London 1901 by purchase Henry Walters Baltimore June 15 1901 by purchase Walters Art Museum Henry Walters Acquired by Henry Walters 1901 place of origin Limoges France Walters Art Museum license Master of the Louis XII Triptych Media contributed by the Walters Art Museum needs category review Collections of the Walters Art Museum Painted enamel art in the Walters Art Museum | ||||
