Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1480
MS M.6 fol. 41r

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Angel appears in lighted area of night sky above two shepherds, including one kneeling, beholding angel, with left arm raised, and one holding bagpipe beneath left arm and raising right arm, seated on ground beside woman, wearing headdress, holding tamborine in both hands. Flock of ten sheep are around them, including two laying down. In background is distant city of Bethlehem.
Lower margin decorated with scattered flowers, including strawberries and daisies.