Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1440-1449
MS M.202 fol. 45r

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Virgin Mary, with rayed nimbus, extends her left hand to left hand of Elizabeth, with rayed nimbus, wearing wimpled veil. Scene in landscape with trees, hills, distant city with banners flying from turrets, and sun emanating rays.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, vinescroll, and floreate ornament, with foliate baguettes framing miniature and textblock.