Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1420
M.374 fol. 124r

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Within initial P, George of Cappadocia, rays as nimbus, wearing helmet and armor is astride bridled horse. He pierces with lance, head of dragon reclining on its back, front hooves of the horse on its breast.
Scene in landscape with rocky outcrops and tree; blue background decorated with gold scrollwork.
Beginning of Introit for feast of George of Cappadocia, 04.23.
Within initial D, Evangelist Mark, rays as nimbus, right hand indicating book held in left hand. At left, evangelist symbol, lion, nimbed and winged, next to scroll inscribed MARCUS.
Figures in landscape with tree; red background decorated with gold scrollwork.
Beginning of Introit for feast of Evangelist Mark, 04.25.
Margins decorated with border of floreate rinceaux, some emerging from ends of vertical bars.