Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Speculum humanae salvationis
Belgium, Bruges, mid 15th century
MS M.385. Fol. 005v

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Left column:
Joachim: Annunciation --Angel, nimbed, raising right hand next to scroll inscribed ECCE A(N)NA UXOR TUA (CONCI)PIET TIBI FILIAM. Standing opposite, Joachim, inscribed IOACHIM, wearing hat, raises right hand.Initial Q decorated with human faces and head.