Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1500-1510
MS M.160 fol. 13r

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Elizabeth, nimbed, veiled, extends both hands to Virgin Mary, nimbed, holding right hand of Elizabeth. Behind the Virgin stand nimbed man and woman, possibly Joachim and Anna. Scene in landscape with trees, hills, and houses.
Margins with bands of foliate and vinescroll ornament, inhabited by fantastic animal and fantastic bird with curled neck.