Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Tours, ca. 1530-1535
MS M.452 fol. 58r

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Four shepherds with staves, including two standing, one seated on ground, and one seated on stump, point toward angel in sky. Behind them is flock of sheep and sheepdog. In background is another shepherd, holding staff, driving flock across bridge; group of buildings; and distant trees and mountains.
Scene enclosed in architectural frame with columns and architrave.