Nativity, Life of the Virgin Mary (series title), Vita Deiparæ Virginis Mariæ (series title), Mary sits with the Christ Child on her lap in the stable in Bethlehem. Two angels kneel in worship before the Christ Child, who holds Joseph's hand. In the background on the left is the proclamation to the shepherds. Above the stable the Holy Spirit as a dove, surrounded by angels making music on the clouds. In the margin a six-line caption, in two columns, in Latin., print, print maker: anonymous, after design by: Hieronymus Wierix, publisher: Hieronymus Wierix, (mentioned on object), Antwerp, 1563 -

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