Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Psalter
England, perhaps London, ca. 1225
MS G.25 fol. 1v

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Archangel Gabriel, nimbed, holds palm branch in left hand and extends with right hand scroll, inscribed AVE MARIA GRACIA PLENA from Luke 1:28, toward veiled, nimbed Virgin Mary.
She raises her right hand and holds book in her left hand. Dove of Holy Ghost descends toward her head.
Scene within architectural setting, with decorated frame.