Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Bourges, ca. 1473
MS M.677 fol. 114r

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Shepherds, gathered around fire with sheep, look up toward group of angels, appearing amid clouds. One shepherd, on one knee, raises hand over eyes. Another shepherd, kneeling, raises both hands. In background is landscape, including figures, river with bridge, and orchard.