Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gospel Book
Austria, Salzburg, second quarter 11th century
MS M.781 fol. 134r

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Four nimbed angels emerge from clouds above two shepherds, one raising draped hands, beside pedum, and the other raising hands, both glancing toward the angels, and tending flock.
Scene in architectural setting with towers.
Illustration of Gospel Luke 2:8-14. at beginning of Luke 2:15.