Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
Italy, Florence, ca. 1495
M.305 fol. 251r

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Initial:
Initial A enclosing half-figure of young Virgin Mary, nimbed, holding book. Rays descending from above.
Margins:
Medallion enclosing saint, rays as nimbus, wearing hat and hood, holding book with each hand.
Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament inhabited by winged putti heads; leafy masks with horns (Pagan Type: Green Man); putti; horned fish head terminating with foliage.