Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
France, Paris, ca. 1350
MS M.75 fol. 573r

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Joachim and Anna: at Golden Gate -- Joachim, nimbed, embraces Anna, nimbed, veiled, left hand holding book, before Golden Gate. Angel stands on ramparts, right hand held in blessing.
Scene against patterned background in barbed quatrefoil.
In lower margin (bas-de-page), dog chases rabbit.
In margins, foliate extensions inhabited by birds.