Early 17th-Century German School, Vita Christi, Thirty Miniatures Rural 890 achieved for ‘Portrait of

890 achieved for ‘Portrait of a gentleman’ at Sotheby’s in 2018

1900Provenance: DenmarkCondition: Very good overall

whereby such evident Catholic symbols are merged with local deities

yet opted instead for artistic pursuits

Early 17th-Century German School, Vita Christi, Thirty Miniatures Rural 890 achieved for ‘Portrait ofThis rather fascinating arrangement of early 17th century miniatures depicts thirty scenes from the life of Christ. The origins of this collection are unknown but its likely that the miniatures either formed part of a larger manuscript or served as a picture book illustrating the Vita Christi. In the top left, we see the Annunciation, whereby the Archangel Gabriel announces to the Virgin Mary that she will conceive a son by the power of the Holy