Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, perhaps Paris, ca. 1500
M.62 fol. 34r

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Joseph the Carpenter stands behind Virgin Mary, nimbed, right hand extended toward Elizabeth, nimbed and veiled, hands extended. Scene in landscape setting.
Margins are decorated with floreate border, including thistles, rose, and strawberries, inhabited by two birds.