Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Langres, 1495-1500
MS M.271 fol. 19r

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Archangel Gabriel kneels with joined hands raised before Virgin Mary, nimbed, with hands raised, kneeling behind draped prie-dieu with open book with pseudo-inscription and two clasps. Dove of Holy Ghost, nimbed, descends on rays toward her. Scene in interior with carved columns, curved recesses, and arched doorway, beyond which are visible castle, with carved frieze, and garden.
In vignette in lower margin:
Virgin Mary: Presentation -- Joachim, wearing hat, and Anna, veiled, with joined hands raised, both nimbed, watch Virgin Mary, nimbed, as young girl, with joined hands raised, on steps to doorway of temple.
Miniatures and textblock enclosed in architectural frame, with side columns with carved figures, possibly prophets.