Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Rouen, ca. 1470
MS M.1093 fol. 35r

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Two angels with joined hands raised stand behind Virgin Mary, nimbed, extending both hands to Elizabeth, nimbed, veiled, extending both hands to Mary. Scene in landscape with trees, sea, and two cities with cross-surmounted towers, one reflected in water.
Margins with foliate ornament, with three heart-shaped medallions enclosing vinescroll ornament. Lower margin inhabited by two monkeys, wearing collars, seated facing each other and holding rod (?) between them.