Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Tours, ca. 1490
MS M.380 fol. 56r

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Angel, nimbed, appears amid rays of light above three shepherds, all kneeling beside fire. Two shepherds point towards angel with left hands. Third angel kneels with arms crossed.
In background is landscape with buildings. Beyond, flock of sheep graze.
Miniature and text framed by foliate border decorated with flowers, including strawberry plant.
Initial D decorated with floreate ornament begins Terce of the Hours of the Virgin.