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. 116v

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Scene, Liturgical: Celebration of Mass, Offertory -- Before draped altar, priest, tonsured, holds with both hands, paten on which is wafer (host).
Scene, Liturgical: Celebration of Mass, Offertory -- Acolyte, tonsured, kneeling on one knee, extending pitcher with right hand, pouring into chalice held by left hand of priest, tonsured, wearing vestments.
Frames of miniatures decorated with foliate ornament. Pen-flourished initials.
Beginnings of prayers during the Offertory in the ordinary of the Mass.