Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 29r

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, extends her hand to Elizabeth, nimbed, wearing wimpled veil, extending both hands to the Virgin. Scene in landscape with trees, hilltops and sky. Scene in medallion in right margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.