Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges or Valenciennes, ca. 1470
MS M.285 fol. 72v

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Angel, emanating rays, holding blank scroll in joined hands, appears above two shepherds, both wearing hats, one standing, holding staff, and the other kneeling, holding bagpipe under left arm, in field with sheep and with city in background.
Margins with foliate and vinescroll ornament. In lower margin is helmeted soldier holding in both hands banner with arms of Sivry (barry of twelve argent and azure an estoile or).