Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 21v

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Archangel Gabriel, nimbed, right hand raised, holding in left hand scroll inscribed AVE GRACIA PLENA, kneeling on one knee facing Virgin Mary, nimbed, hands crossed on breast, kneeling in front of throne with cushion. Prie-dieu, draped, on top of which is book, is to her right. Touching her nimbus, is dove of Holy Ghost flying on rays emitted by head of God (?) in cloud above roof. Figures in vaulted room.
Ornament of rinceaux in margins.