Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, perhaps Lombardy or Romagna, late 14th to early 15th century
MS M.3 fol. 1r

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Within initial D decorated with foliate ornament, Virgin Mary, seated amid aureole and rays of light, right breast exposed, suckles Christ Child, partially wrapped in cloth. Both figures are nimbed.
Text and initial framed by border decorated with foliate and geometric ornament.
In lower border, two angels support arms of Guidi di Romagna family (per saltire, or and azure).