Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours
Object type: Book of Hours; Manuscript leaf
Department: Medieval Art
Culture: French
Artist: Jean Bourdichon
Artist bio: French, 1457–1521 Tours
Artist role: Artist
Artist nationality: French
Date: ca. 1485–90
Medium: Tempera and shell gold on parchment
Dimensions: Overall: 3 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (9.6 x 6 cm)
mat size: 11 7/8 x 11 in. (30.2 x 27.9 cm)
collectors mark in lower right corner : 3/16 x 3/16 in. (0.5 x 0.5 cm)
Classification: Manuscripts and Illuminations
Geography: Made in Tours   France  
Credit line: Gift of Peter Sharrer, 2004
Accession year: 2004
Tags: Virgin Mary|Archangel Gabriel|Annunciation|Doves