Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1515
MS M.276 fol. 35r

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Angel, holding scroll inscribed GLORIA IN EXCELSIS, appears in clouds emanating rays above three shepherds, all wearing hats and holding staves, one kneeling on one knee. Scene in landscape with flock of sheep, house, and distant city.
Miniature enclosed in architectural frame.
Margins with floreate ornament. In lower margin are two figures emerging from flowers, including one wearing hat and holding human-faced (?) shield, and the other wearing hood with pointed ears.