Book of Hours, use of Rome
Medieval Manuscripts
Item Info
Item No: mca1100211
Additional Title: Book of Hours, use of Rome
Script:
Gothic bookhand
Language: Latin
Folio Number: f. 21r
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: 1597387
Country: Country:France
Cardinal Point:northern
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1415
Image Dimensions Width: 130 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 110
f. 21r
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front cover 
back cover