Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, Bologna, ca. 1315-1325
MS M.0373 fol. 105v

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Within initial C, bust of bald man, right hand extended out of the initial, supporting pillow (?) on which stands back-turned man. Margins decorated with foliate ornament with knots and gold balls. Pen-flourished initials. Text is first lesson of first nocturn for Matins on 12.28, feast of Holy Innocents.