Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1480
MS M.6 fol. 21r

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, veiled, kneels at prie-dieu with open book with pseudo-inscription. Archangel Gabriel, wearing cross-surmounted fillet kneels before Mary with joined hands. Dove of Holy Ghost descends on rays from upper right corner to Mary. Around Mary and Gabriel are two ointment jars; vase with lilies; loom; and basket with spools of thread.
Lower margin decorated with scattered flowers, including viola, strawberry, columbine, thistle, and cornflower.