Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1420
M.374 fol. 116v

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Within initial D, Nicholas of Myra, nimbed and mitered, raising right hand in blessing, holding crozier with left hand. Background of red decorated with gold scrollwork.
Beginning of Collect for feast of Nicholas of Myra, 12.06.
Within initial D, Lucy, nimbed, holding, with both hands, plate or tray on which are eyes (?). Background of blue decorated gold scrollwork.
Beginning of Introit for feast of Lucy of Syracuse, 12.13.
Margins decorated with border of floreate rinceaux, some emerging from ends of vertical bars.
Beginning of Introit for feast of Lucy of Syracuse, 12.13.