Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Book of Hours
France, probably Rouen, ca. 1420-1430
MS M.27 fol. 78v

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Scene, Liturgical: Celebration of Mass -- In initial D, Priest, tonsured, wearing vestments, elevates host before draped altar on which is open book, draped chalice, and candlestick. Behind priest kneels acolyte, raising chasuable with left hand and holding candle with right hand. Next to him are seven men, kneeling, two with joined hands raised.
Initials on gold backgrounds and decorated with ornament of rinceaux.