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Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1470
MS M.30 fol. 30v

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Angel, kneeling, extends object toward nude Christ Child, crossed nimbus, standing on lap of Virgin Mary, nimbed and crowned, seated on faldstool with canopy.
Scene in room with wood ceiling, two windows. Miniature in grisaille with gold and color detail.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament, in grisaille with color detail, inhabited by bird.



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