Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, probably Taranto, 1350-1400
MS M.200 fol. 49r

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Apostle Paul as half-figure, gesturing with right hand, holding book with left hand, within initial A decorated with foliate ornament. Virgin Mary as half-figure, veiled, holding with both hands, seated Christ Child, crossed nimbus, gesturing with both hands, enclosed in initial D. Text is from 1st Vespers on 01.01, Octave of Christmas.