Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1500
M.62 fol. 49v

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Of four shepherds, seated on ground, one has joined hands raised, one has hand left raised, and one raises left forefinger toward cloud in sky, emitting rays. Scene in landscape setting with stream, flock, and buildings.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, including daisies, violas, and strawberries, inhabited by two birds.