Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
Austria, Salzburg, second quarter 11th century
MS M.781 fol. 132r

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Virgin Mary and Elizabeth, both nimbed and veiled, stand in close embrace, flanked by two trees.
Scene in architectural setting with towers and cross-surmounted dome.
Illustration of Gospel of Luke 1:40-56, at beginning of text of Luke 1:57.