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France, perhaps Tours, 1500-1525
MS M.31 fol. 81r

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Two of three shepherds, seated, turning, raise left hands and look up toward angel hovering amid rays, holding scroll inscribed GLORIA IN EXSEVLSIS. The third shepherd sleeps, leaning on rock next to dog wearing collar.
Scene in landscape with dead tree, and with sheep in background.



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