Item Info

Script: Gothic bookhand
Language: Latin; French (calendar, prayers ff. 156r-165v, and rubrics)
Folio Number: f. 26r
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Annunciation
Notes: This miniature begins Matins of the Hours of the Virgin. The Annunciation represents the moment when the Virgin conceived the Christ Child through the words spoken by the angel. This scene commonly appears at the beginning of this hour in books of hours. The scroll held by the Archangel Gabriel reads: "Ave Maria gratia plena dominus tecum," (Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee). These words also begin the prayer "Ave Maria," which was meant to be recited before beginning the Hours of the Virgin each day.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1606297
Country: Country:France
City/Town/Township:Paris ?

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1475
Image Dimensions Width: 196 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 208