Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, Bologna, ca. 1315-1325
MS M.0373 fol. 194r

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Initial E enclosing bust of man looking left toward bishop wearing miter, standing in center margin next to the initial E. Margins decorated with foliate ornament, knots and gold balls. Pen flourished initials. Text is first lesson, first nocturn for Matins on Saturday following Ascension Day.