Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1510
M.646 fol. 32r

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Angel stands behind Virgin Mary, rays as nimbus, extending hands toward Elizabeth, veiled, extending hands. Behind her is woman, wearing headdress. Scenein landscape setting.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, including roses, daisies, and thistles, inhabited by half-figures of two women, wearing veils, and man, wearing hood.