Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1490
MS M.144 fol. 29r

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Elizabeth, nimbed, wearing wimpled veil, extends hands to Virgin Mary, nimbed. Behind them stand woman, possibly maidservant, holding basket in right hand, and angel. In background are house and trees.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by bird and fantastic bird.