Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Lectionary
Italy, Padua, 1436
MS M.180 fol. 95v

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Ten martyrs, nimbed, two only edge of nimbus visible, nine holding palms, one with arms crossed on breast, holding cross with right hand and palm with left; one, wearing hat, raising right hand in blessing, holding book and palm with left hand; one looking at open book in his hands. Possibly one woman wearing hood.
Beginning of Gospel reading for Common of Saints, many martyrs.