Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1420
M.374 fol. 115v

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Christ: calling Peter and Andrew -- Christ, rays as cross nimbus, raising right hand in blessing, extends left hand to either Andrew or Peter, rays as nimbus, kneeling on one knee, both with joined hands raised.
Scene on shore of body of water in which is boat with furled sail. Trees and buildings in background.
Margins decorated with border of floreate rinceaux, some emerging from ends of vertical bars.
Beginning of Introit for vigil of feast of Apostle Andrew, 11.29.