Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, ca. 1500
MS W.6 fol. 65r

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Shepherds: Annunciation -- Of two shepherds, one wearing cap, and holding pedum with right hand, shields eyes with left hand; the other holds pedum with right hand, extending left hand toward ground. Both look up at half figure of angel holding scroll with pseudo-inscription from which rays descend. Sheep are in background.
Scene in landscape with rocky outcrop.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including grapes, viola and rose.