Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Reims, 1450-1475
MS H.4 fol. 7v

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Archangel Gabriel, holding scroll inscribed AUE MARIA GRATIA PLENA DOMINUS TECUM, kneels before Virgin Mary, nimbed, kneeling, holding open book in both hands. Behind her is canopy and bench (?). Between Mary and Gabriel on tile floor is vase with lily. Background with gold scroll patterns. Margins with floreate ornament.