Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1510-1520
MS M.85 fol. 46v

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Four shepherds, three seated on ground, two holding staves, surrounded by flock of sheep, gaze upward toward nimbed angel, as half figure, in cloud of heaven. In background is landscape with buildings, sheep, trees, and distant city.
Scene within architectural frame.