Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Poitiers, ca. 1415
MS M.743 fol. 161v

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Zacharias: Annunciation -- Archangel Gabriel, behind retable of draped altar, raises hand to Zacharias, wearing pointed high-priest's hat and swinging censer. Diaper background.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux and floreate ornament, with bands of foliate decoration.