Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, 1470-1480
MS M.137 fol. 37v

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Virgin Mary and Elizabeth, wearing wimpled veil, extend both hands toward each other. Both are nimbed. Rays descend toward them from top of frame.
Scene in landscape with trees, body of water and castle or city wall.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament.