Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Paris, ca. 1500-1510
MS W.30 fol. 28r

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Archangel Gabriel, nimbed, arms crossed on breast, kneels behind Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, with joined hands, kneeling at draped prie-dieu on which is open book. Rays descend to her from dove of Holy Ghost flying above.
Scene in room with curtain.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including daisy, viola and strawbery, and inhabited by bird and hybrid animal.