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Opening of main text, initial with Annunciation, small initial, rubrics and border design with two roundels containing portrait of Virgin and Child, and "Yhs".

Opening of main text, initial with Annunciation, small initial, rubrics and border design with two roundels containing portrait of Virgin and Child, and "Yhs".

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Summary

The Annunciation is a biblical event in which the angel Gabriel appeared to the Virgin Mary to announce that she had been chosen to give birth to Jesus, the Son of God. The event is recorded in the New Testament in the Gospels of Luke and is a central moment in the story of the Nativity of Jesus. The scene typically depicts Mary and Gabriel, who is usually shown holding a lily, a symbol of purity, and announcing the news of the birth of Jesus to Mary.

The image of Mary holding the Christ Child is a common depiction in Christian art and is known as the "Madonna and Child." It represents the mother of Jesus and her son and is a symbol of motherhood, love, and compassion.

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Date

1300 - 1400
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Contributors

Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint
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Location

Italy?
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Source

New York Public Library
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Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")

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