Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Antiphonary
Germany, Cologne, 1175-1199
MS M.984r

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Christ, cross-nimbed, as half figure, with right hand raised in blessing and holding open book in left hand, within medallion in center of initial A. At left base of the initial A, bishop wearing miter and bishop's vestments, with right hand raised, holding scroll in left hand, and looking toward Him. At right base of the initial A, male figure, with right hand raised, holding scroll with draped left hand, and looking toward Him. Foliate background.
Beginning of First Advent Sunday.