Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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Italy, Naples, last quarter of 14th century
MS M.498 fol. 392r

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Bridget of Sweden -- Rays from head of Christ, cross-nimbed, descend to Bridget, with rays as nimbus, wearing nun's habit, seated on bench at desk on which is open book, beside nimbed angel, within building. All within initial U.
Initial U(erbum), beginning of Lectio prima of Sermo angelicus.