Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, Bologna, ca. 1315-1325
MS M.0373 fol. 178r

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Bust of woman or youth enclosed in initial P. Margins decorated with foliate ornament and gold balls; woman with hair ornament standing on pillow in left margin, looking away from the initial P. Pen flourished initials. Text is seventh lesson, third nocturn for Matins on Sunday after Easter (Low Sunday; Octave)