Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, probably Taranto, 1350-1400
MS M.200 fol. 164r

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Christ: Ascension -- Christ, looking, extending hands and stepping upward above six (?) apostles, two indicating upward with hands, two raising right hands, one shielding eyes with right hand. All enclosed in initial U. Border of rectilinear frame decorated with interlace and foliate ornament, enclosing text. Text is antiphon for Lauds on feast of Ascension.