Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, probably Taranto, 1350-1400
MS M.200 fol.117r

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Apostle Paul as three-quarter figure, holding sword with right hand, enclosed in initial A, grasping crossbar of initial with left hand. Text is chapter for Vespers on Saturday (week 4, Quadregesima) before Passion Sunday. Half-figure of man holding book with both hands enclosed in initial Q. Text is collect for for Vespers on Saturday (week 4, Quadregesima) before Passion Sunday. Jeremiah as half-figure, indicating text at right with right hand, enclosed in initial U, decorated with foliate ornament. Text is first lesson in first nocturn for Matins on Passion Sunday.