Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Paris, 1430-1435
MS M.359 fol. 110r

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Saint, Female: Scene, Unidentified -- Man (?), nimbed, and woman, possibly Elizabeth, nimbed, veiled, holding object in both hands, stand before angel, gesturing. Scene visible through opening in wall of building with domed tower. In front of the building is low crenellated stone wall. Sky with stars in background. Scene in medallion in right margin.
Margins with ivy-rinceaux, foliate, and vinescroll ornament.