Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, Bologna, ca. 1315-1325
MS M.0373 fol. 107v

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Bust of man enclosed in initial N looking down toward the other initial. Text is fourth lesson of second nocturn for Matins on 5th day after Christmas. Profile bust of man wearing cap in initial E, looking up toward initial N. Text is first lesson of first nocturn for Matins on Sunday after Christmas. Margins decorated with floreate ornament and gold balls; pen flourished initials.