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holy ghost (as dove)2
virgin mary2
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The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 45r)
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The Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 45r)

[1450-1475]

The Virgin Mary kneels by a small altar on which a book lies open. The angel Gabriel, depicted with green wings, announces that she will give birth to Christ. The Dove is depicted between them. The fu...

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Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 39r)
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Annunciation to the Virgin (fol. 39r)

[ca. 1440-1460]

The miniature depicts Angel Gabriel announcing the birth of Christ to the Virgin Mary. Gabriel, with green and orange wings, holds a scroll that reads "Aue gracia plena dominus tecum" (abbreviated and...

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