Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, Lyon or Amiens, ca. 1450-1460
MS M.1066 fol. 41r

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Virgin Mary: Visitation -- Virgin Mary, nimbed, extends left hand to touch abdomen of Elizabeth, nimbed, veiled, with left hand raised, and right hand holding the Virgin's right hand.
Scene with radiating sun in landscape setting with hills, trees, fence, lake, boats, and city or castle in distance, all within arched gold frame.
Margins with foliate border.