Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1470
M.59 fol. 34v

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Dove descends on rays through open window toward Virgin Mary, nimbed, kneeling with joined hands raised, beside prie-dieu, upon which is open book. At right is Archangel Gabriel, with left hand raised. Behind them is draped altar, inscribed with crosses, and upon which are two candlesticks and retable. Staircase leads up to gallery, upon which are three angels, one of which plays organ.
Margin decorated with floreate border, inhabited by bird in lower margin.