Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1460-1470
MS W.28 fol. 115v

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Of three shepherds, two each hold pedum, one shields eyes with left hand, one wears hat and gestures with right hand, and two look up toward half-figure of angel holding scroll inscribed GLO(RIA) IN EXCEL(SIS).
Scene in landscape with rocky outcrop, trees and sheep.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament.