Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, early 16th century
MS M.431 fol. 50r

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Two shepherds, one wearing hood, each holding pedum, shield eyes with raised right hand and look up toward angel holding scroll hovering amid rays.
Scene in landscape with sheep and with buildings on hills in distance.
Margins decorated with floreate ornament including thistle and inhabited by bird.