Nativity and Annunciation to the Shepherds from BL Add 42062, f. 1B
Summary
Historiated initial 'L' of the Nativity and the Annunciation to the Shepherds (bottom miniature). Image taken from Cutting from a Gradual. Written in Latin.
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.
Tags
nativity
annunciation
shepherds
latin manuscript
medieval miniatures
initials
historiated initials
manuscript decoration
illuminated initials
medieval manuscript
illustrated books
illuminated manuscripts
illumination of books and manuscripts
british library
Date
1300 - 1500
Source
British Library
Link
Copyright info
Public Domain