Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Germany, around Halle, ca. 1220-1230
MS M.299 fol. 2v

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Nimbed angel, with his right hand extended, descends toward two shepherds. One, wearing garment of skin and hat slung around his neck, holds pedum; the other, wearing hood, raises his right hand and with his left hand holds water-bottle and staff. Flock of sheep in foreground; mountains with trees in background.
Decorated frame.