ge-cennice

ge-cennice, f.n: mother. (yeh-KEN-nitch-uh / jɛ-ˈkɛn-nɪ-tʃə)

Medieval manuscript image of an angel making a sign of blessing towards the Virgin Mary, who appears to be receiving the angel’s message via red lines that go from his mouth towards her head.
The Annunciation, from a psalter; Germany (Würzburg), c. 1240-1250; Getty Museum, Ms. Ludwig VIII 2, f. 10. [getty.edu]

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