Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, probably Taranto, 1350-1400
MS M.200 fol. 128v

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Jeremiah as half-figure, gesturing with right hand, grasping scroll with left hand, enclosed within initial Q, decorated with foliate ornament. Border of rectilinear frame decorated with interlace and foliate ornament, enclosing text. Text is from first lesson in first nocturn for Matins on Thursday in Holy Week (Maundy Thursday).