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France, Rouen, early 16th century
MS M.174 fol. 28v

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Miniature:
Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Virgin Mary, extending left hand, stands before Elizabeth, wearing headdress, kneeling, touching Mary's abdomen with right hand. Joseph the Carpenter stands behind Virgin Mary. All are nimbed.
Scene in landscape with trees.
Margin, lower:
Virgin Mary: Visitation, Journey -- Angel follows Virgin Mary, nimbed, holding blank scroll.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including, rose, and inhabited by bird.



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