Annunciation: manuscript leaf from a book of hours

Authors

• Catholic Church, Catholic Church

Files

Date

1440

Description

Manuscript leaf on vellum: 166 x 110 mm, color illustrations, illuminations

Annunciation miniature from Matins, the first hour of the Office of the Virgin. From a book of hours produced in the mid-15th century. Floral border on shell gold surrounds miniature of Gabriel kneeling before Mary on recto; floral border on left side of verso outlined in red next to 16 lines of gothic script in black ink with illuminated initials and line-fillers.

Language(s)

Latin

Century

15th century

Repository

Marian Library

Keywords

Books of hours, Annunciation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, illuminated manuscripts

Permission Statement

This item is in the public domain.

Recommended Citation

Catholic Church, "Annunciation: manuscript leaf from a book of hours" (1440). Rare Books. 24.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/ul_rare_books/24