Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1490
MS M.144 fol. 40r

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Half figure of angel, emitting rays, holding scroll inscribed GLORIA IN EXCELSIS, appears above four shepherds, including one kneeling on one knee with joined hands raised, one wearing hood and holding staff, one wearing hat and holding staff, and one wearing hood, pointing upward with right hand. With the shepherds are dog and herd of sheep. Scene in landscape with foliage, buildings, and distant hill.
Margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by bird and fantastic animal.