Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, Bologna, ca. 1315-1325
MS M.0373 fol. 171v

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Initial M enclosing bust of cleric, tonsured, wearing vestments (?), looking up toward half-figure on length of drapery in upper margin, possibly angel, winged, wearing hood and conical hat, right clenched fist extended, with small round shield (buckler) at left shoulder. Margins decorated with foliate ornament, knots and gold balls. Pen flourished initials. Text is first lesson of first nocturn for Matins on Easter Sunday.