Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, Bologna, ca. 1315-1325ca. 1315-1325
MS M.0373 fol. 297v

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Initial C enclosing profile bust of man wearing hat, looking up toward woman, crowned, arms extended, holding leaf with each hand, standing at top of center margin. Margins decorated with foliate ornament, knots and gold balls. Pen flourished initials. Text is first lesson, first nocturn in Matins for Common of Saints, Virgins