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. 125v

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Christ: Crucifixion -- Christ, crossed nimbus, wearing long loincloth, bleeding from wounds, is affixed with three nails to cross with titulus INRI, and with suppedaneum. At left is Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, head inclined, arms extended toward Christ. At right is Evangelist John, nimbed.
Scene, Liturgical: Celebration of Mass -- In left column, chalice is on draped altar; priest, tonsured, wearing vestments, stands before the altar, extending right hand in blessing over the chalice.
Scene, Liturgical: Celebration of Mass -- In right column, chalice is on draped altar; priest, tonsured, wearing vestments, stands before the altar, with joined hands raised, touching his forehead.
Pen-flourished initials.
Beginnings of prayers during the canon of the Mass.