Annunciation to the Virgin
Description
A large arched miniature of the Annunciation, in a French style of painting. The angel Gabriel announces the birth of Christ to the Virgin Mary. Gabriel holds a scroll with the words "Ave gracia plena dominus tecum". Mary stands under a pink canopy holding a book. A vase with a lily is on the floor, and the Holy Ghost as a dove descends surrounded by golden rays. The miniature is surrounded by a full decorated border with a peacock, a swallow, strawberries, grapes and flowers. A fine decorated initial 'D' in blue and red, on a gold ground. Context: Matins: Domine labia mea aperies
Metadata
| Identifier | gvq8mtqm |
| IRN | 373471 |
| Class Mark | BC MS Frag. 1/1 |
| Level | Piece |
| Type of Record | Archives - ISAD(G) |
| Peristent Link | http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/gvq8mtqm |
| Collection(s) | Medieval Manuscripts |
| Category | Archive Print |
| Parent Record | Three single leaves from medieval liturgical manuscripts |
| Date | 14th century |