Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Italy, Padua, 1436
MS M.180 fol. 12r

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Augustus: Edict of Taxes -- Augustus, crowned, stands on porch indicating with right hand one of three musicians two holding, one blowing, trumpets with banner decorated with displayed eagle (Heraldry: Rome). Three men stand behind Augustus, one wearing hat, one leaning over side of the porch holding scroll with both hands.
Scene in walled courtyard flanked by buildings, all crenellated. Trees beyond wall.
Beginning of gospel reading for first Mass o