Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
France, Tours, ca. 1500
M.495 fol. 5r

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Of seven shepherds, three stand, two with joined hands, one with arms crossed on breast, two holding peda; three sit, one wearing hat, two shielding eyes; one kneels, hands raised, looking up over right shoulder. Sheep are amid the shepherds; dog is in foreground. Half-figure of angel appears in rayed arc of heaven above.
Border of gold floreate ornament on blue background around two sides of the miniature.
Initial D enclosing daisies.