Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 100r

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation of Death -- Angel, holding branch in right hand, kneels on one knee before Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, kneeling at prie-dieu with open book with pseudo-inscription. Scene in room with patterned wall hanging and curtain. Scene in medallion in right margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.