Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, probably Taranto, 1350-1400
MS M.200 fol. 177v

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Christ: Communion or Christ: Last Supper -- Christ, crossed nimbus, rasing loaf or wafer (host) with both hands, is seated at head of draped table. Four (?) apostles are behind the table; six (?) sit on bench in foreground. All enclosed in initial D. Border of rectilinear frame decorated with foliate ornament and knots, enclosing text. Text is chapter from 1st Vespers on feast of Corpus Christi.