Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
Northern Italy, perhaps Bologna, ca. 1461-1479
MS M.95 fol. 19r

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Within initial E, half-figure of Evangelist John, nimbed, holding right hand in blessing over chalice, in which is serpent, held with left hand. Initial on gold ground and decorated with floreate ornament. Center margin decorated with border of floreate ornament. At beginning of collect for feast of Evangelist John (12.27).