Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Mons, between 1490 and 1500
M.33 fol. 72v

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Joseph the Carpenter, holds hat and walking stick in left hand. He stands behind Virgin Mary, nimbed, hands extended toward Elizabeth, nimbed and veiled, left hand extended. Scene in landscape setting with building.
In illusionistic border are birds, flies, moth, and flowers, including roses.