Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1515
MS M.276 fol. 12r

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, sits and holds in her lap open book with pseudo-inscription. Before her kneels Archangel Gabriel, nimbed, holding scepter in right hand and with left hand pointing toward dove of Holy Ghost, emanating rays. Scene in room with marble walls and floor, canopy, and bench, possibly with book.
Miniature enclosed in architectural frame.
Margins with floreate ornament. In lower margin are two male figures emerging from flowers, both wearing hats, one with pointed ears, pointing upward with left hand.