Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Missal
Italy, possibly Teramo or Bologna, between 1375 and 1399? or during the second half of 14th century?
MS G.16 fol. 75v

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Christ: Entry into Jerusalem -- Christ, right hand raised in blessing, is astride bridled ass. Two apostles are behind the ass, one, possibly Peter, touches hindquarters of ass with rod. Man, holding garment with both hands, kneels before the ass. At right is city gate.
Beginning of Introit for Mass on Palm Sunday also known as 2nd Sunday of Passion Season.
Initial F enclosing half-figure of Paul, raising sword with right hand and holding book with left hand.
Initial decorated with foliate ornament. Pen-flourished initials.
Beginning of Epistle for Mass on Palm Sunday also known as 2nd Sunday of Passion Season.
Margins decorated with foliate ornament inhabited by head or mask of woman (?). Pen-flourished initials. In lower margin, escutcheon, gules, surmounted by miter with infulae.