Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
Italy, Rome, ca. 1483
MS M. 306 fol. 24v

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Apostle Andrew, nimbed, in landscape setting, places right hand on saltire cross and reads from open book in left hand.
Scene occurs within initial M decorated with foliage.
Foliate border of acanthus-leaf design frames text. Two heads appear in left border.