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Opening of main text, miniature of Annunciation with border decoration, initials and linefiller, f. 14r

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COLLECTION
Renaissance and medieval manuscripts collection

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SUB-COLLECTION
Book of Hours, use of Paris

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Opening of main text, miniature of Annunciation with border decoration, initials and linefiller

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Title
Opening of main text, miniature of Annunciation with border decoration, initials and linefiller, f. 14r
Collection

Renaissance and medieval manuscripts collection

Book of Hours, use of Paris

Dates / Origin
Date Created: 1450 - 1499
Place: France
Library locations
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Shelf locator: MssCol 2557
Shelf locator: MA 37
Topics
Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint -- Annunciation
Borders (Ornament Areas)
Genres
Religious books
Manuscripts
Notes
Ownership: J. Lenox collection.
Content: 1-line gold iniitals on red and blue fields. 2- and 3-line blue and red initials on gold fields. Rubrics. Border designs. Red, blue and gold linefillers.
Content: 15 long lines per page (17 in calendar), ruled in light red pencil. Occasional catchword visible.
Content: 7 miniatures.
Content: De Ricci dates it to the 15th century, Dr. Guest to the second half of the 15th century.
Content: De Ricci, 1321. Chart by Dr. G.B. Guest.
Content: Parchment
Type of Resource
Text
Still image
Languages
Latin
Identifiers
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b12455533
MSS Unit ID: 2557
Digital Scriptorium 1.0 ID: NYPL MA 037
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 4e888fe0-c5cb-012f-3226-58d385a7bc34
Rights Statement
The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. This item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries. Though not required, if you want to credit us as the source, please use the following statement, "From The New York Public Library," and provide a link back to the item on our Digital Collections site. Doing so helps us track how our collection is used and helps justify freely releasing even more content in the future.

Item timeline of events

  • 1450: Created (Approximate)
  • 2015: Digitized
  • 2026: Found by you!
  • 2027

MLA Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Opening of main text, miniature of Annunciation with border decoration, initials and linefiller" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1450 - 1499. https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e47e-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Chicago/Turabian Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Opening of main text, miniature of Annunciation with border decoration, initials and linefiller" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed September 25, 2026. https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e47e-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

APA Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. (1450 - 1499). Opening of main text, miniature of Annunciation with border decoration, initials and linefiller Retrieved from https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e47e-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Wikipedia Citation

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Opening of main text, miniature of Annunciation with border decoration, initials and linefiller