Things I've picked up along the way...

Pretty medieval manuscript of the day shows the annunciation to Mary, who is shown reading a book. I love manuscripts that tell a story about books and reading. I also love how this one has God up top, calling down to the mortal earth. It’s fab. Image source: MS MA 26 f.23 from the collection of the New York Public Library. Image believed to be in the public domain.

Pretty medieval manuscript of the day shows the annunciation to Mary, who is shown reading a book. I love manuscripts that tell a story about books and reading. I also love how this one has God up top, calling down to the mortal earth. It’s fab.

Image source: MS MA 26 f.23 from the collection of the New York Public Library. Image believed to be in the public domain.

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    “It’s fab.”
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    I don’t think I’ll ever be a medievalist, but manuscripts are awesome.
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    More annunciation! From...medieval manuscript.
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