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France, Langres, 1495-1500
MS M.271 fol. 28r

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Two women stand behind Virgin Mary, nimbed, standing with Elizabeth, nimbed, veiled, extending her hands to Virgin Mary. Behind Elizabeth stands young girl, wearing kerchief. In background is castle.
In vignette in lower margin:
Virgin Mary: Life in Temple -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, sits at loom. She is flanked by two nimbed girls.
Miniatures and textblock enclosed in architectural frame, inscribed at top VNDE MICHI HOC VT VENIAT MATER DOMINI MEI AD ME.



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