Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Tours, ca. 1500
MS M.12 fol. 6r

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Virgin Mary: Annunciation -- Archangel Gabriel, nimbed, kneeling, holding scepter in right hand, points with left hand toward dove of Holy Ghost, with wings extended, descending on rays to Virgin Mary, nimbed, seated with hands crossed on breast. Scene in room with marble-paneled walls and entablature with pseudo-inscription.
Miniature enclosed in frame with foliate ornament.
Lower margin with foliate ornament and bird with extended wings.