Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Antiphonary
Northern Italy, second half of the 15th century
MS M.701 fol.

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Angel, nimbed, holding branch in left hand, appears above shepherds tending flock. One shepherd, playing bagpipes, is seated on ground beside dog. Second shepherd stands, supporting himself with staff held in left hand and raising right hand to forehead.
Scene within decorated initial Q.