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Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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Book of Hours
Netherlands, possibly Zwolle, ca. 1470-1480
MS W.2 fol. 14v

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Gabriel, nimbed, raising right hand near scroll inscribed AUE GRATIA PLENA D(OMI)NUS TECUM, kneels on one knee opposite Virgin Mary, nimbed, arms crossed on breast, seated on cushions below canopy, with open book on her lap. Arc of Heaven is possibly in upper left corner.
Scene in interior with gold background and with tile floor.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament and gold balls.



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