Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, perhaps Bruges, ca. 1465
MS S.6 fol. 72v

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Archangel Gabriel, holding scroll inscribed AUE GRATIA PLENA DOMINUS TECUM, kneels beside vase of lilies before Virgin Mary, nimbed, kneeling at prie-dieu with open book with pseudo-inscription. Above, in arc of heaven, is God, emanating rays, upon which descend dove of Holy Ghost toward Virgin Mary. Scene in room with patterned tile floor and bed with carved canopy.
Margins with floreate ornament.