The Virgin receiving the Annunciation.

The story: Luke.1.26-38.

Part of a fine manuscript from which nine miniatures & 53 leaves have so far been recognized. 
Attributed to Jean Bourdichon, court painter to Louis c 1500.
The text leaves have been traditionally associated with Henry VII.
240 x 170mm. Additional MS 35254 V.
Illustration: "The Illuminated Manuscript" by Janet Backhouse. Copyright 1979 Phaidon Press Ltd www.phaidon.com/
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