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Annunciation to the Shepherds: Leaf from a Book of Hours (1 of 6 Excised Leaves)

Henri d'Orquevaulx

Cleveland Museum of Art

A colorful illustration of an angel announcing to shepherds in a field with a flock of white sheep. The angel is on the right side, wearing a white robe with red sleeves and a gold halo, holding a long scroll and staff. The angel faces left toward three kneeling male shepherds wearing red and blue clothing and hats. The shepherd on the right holds a white sheep. There are several white sheep in the scene. The background includes green grass, a few trees, a castle with a red roof on the left, and a blue sky with a white cross. The illustration is framed by a gold border and surrounded by a decorative border with flowers, leaves, and vines in shades of blue, green, orange, and brown on a beige background.

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705 × 900 px
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