Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
Italy, Rome, ca. 1483
MS M. 306 fol. 38v

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Augustus: Edict of Taxes -- Group of male figures, one hooded, stand before Augustus, seated on bench surmounted by two columns. He points toward group with right hand and holds globe in left hand.
Scene occurs within initial I composed of classical column.
Foliate border, including vine-scrolls and rosettes, frame upper, left and lower sides of text.