Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
England, Winchester or Norwich, ca. 1450
MS M.255 fol. 13r

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Archangel Gabriel, with right hand indicating scroll inscribed AVE GRACIA PLENA DOMINUS TECUM held in left hand, kneels on one knee before Virgin Mary, nimbed, turning head over right shoulder, kneeling at prie-dieu with open book. Dove of Holy Ghost descends to Virgin Mary. Vase of lilies on floor between Gabriel and Virgin Mary. Scene in room, possibly interior of church, with columns supporting groin vaults, leaded-glass arched windows, and tile floor.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by monkey (?) and fantastic animal (?).