Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1465-1475
MS M.1055 fol. 33r

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, right hand raised, extends left hand to Elizabeth, nimbed and veiled with wimple, extending left hand to abdomen of Virgin Mary. They are flanked by two angels, one with joined hands.
Scene in landscape with trees and city or castle in background.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including strawberry and daisy, and inhabited by hybrid man as centaur with three legs and bird feet.