Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, ca. 1500
MS M.219 fol. 92v

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Angel, in clouds of heaven, holding scroll with pseudo (?) inscription, appears above three shepherds, including one standing with joined hands raised; one wearing cap, holding staff, kneeling on one knee; and the third, holding staff or rod in left hand, with right hand raised, kneeling on one knee and turning to look toward the angel. In background is flock of sheep and distant landscape.
Miniature enclosed in architectural frame.
Upper, left, and lower margins with floreate and vinescroll ornament. Butterfly in lower margin.