Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, Bologna, ca. 1315-1325
MS M.0373 fol. 172v

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Man holding open book with both hands, seated at initial I. Margins decorated with foliate ornament and gold balls; in center margin, man wearing hat on cap, fur collar, standing on pillow, looking toward text of versicle. Pen flourished initials. Text is first lesson, first nocturn for Matins on Monday of Easter Week.