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. 88v

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Christ: Last Supper -- Christ, crossed nimbus, is seated at end of draped trestle (?) table, with head of Evangelist John, nimbed, on His breast. Christ extends right hand to Judas, nimbed, seated on bench, extending his right hand to Christ. Eleven other apostles, nimbed, sit around the table.
Beginning of Introit for Mass on Maundy Thursday in Holy Week, or 2nd week of Passion Season.
Initial D enclosing bust of man.
Initial decorated with foliate ornament.
Beginning of Collect for Mass on Maundy Thursday in Holy Week, or 2nd week of Passion Season.
Initial F enclosing half-figure of apostle Paul, nimbed, holding raised sword with right hand and book with draped left hand.
Beginning of Epistle for Mass on Maundy Thursday in Holy Week, or 2nd week of Passion Season.
Margins decorated with star, and foliate ornament inhabited by body of bird, and by heads or masks of birds, human and monkey. Pen-flourished initial.