Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gradual, Sequentiary, and Sacramentary
Germany, Weingarten, ca. 1225-1250
MS M.711 fol. 85r

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Pentecost -- Within initial D, dove of Holy Ghost, in nimbus, descending from clouds, emits rays of light which fall on heads of seven half-figure apostles, including Peter, tonsured, orant.
Ascender of initial D terminates in stork biting its neck.