Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1420
M.374 fol. 118r

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Within initial I, Fabian and Sebastian, both of Rome, both with rays as nimbus, wearing hats, one raising right hand, holding vase or urinal with left hand, and the other holding knife with right hand and covered jar with left hand.
Figures standing before dado below blue background decorated with gold scrollwork.
Beginning of Introit for feast of Fabian and Sebastian, both of Rome, 01.20.
Within initial M, Agnes of Rome, rays as nimbus, holding palm with right hand, standing before dado below decorated red background, looking down at lamb.
Beginning of Introit for feast of Agnes of Rome, 01.21.
Margins decorated with border of floreate rinceaux, some emerging from ends of vertical bars.