Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Literary
Italy, Florence, between 1470 and 1475
MS M.497 fol. 98r

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Margins and initial Q with floreate ornament and gold bands.
Top margin with medallion enclosing fruit. Medallion flanked by two plumed birds.
Lower margin with central medallion enclosing escutcheon with arms of Hungary Ancient (barry of 8 gules and argent). Two winged putti (cherubs) support the medallion. Flanking the central medallion are two medallions enclosing pebbles (emblem of Francesco Sassetti).