Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, probably Taranto, 1350-1400
MS M.200 fol. 267v

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Possibly Simeon of Jerusalem, as half-figure, nimbed, holding book with right hand, raising left hand, enclosed in initial O, decorated with foliate ornament extending into center margin. Border of rectilinear frame decorated with interlace, foliate ornament and knots, enclosing text. Text is collect for first Vespers on 2.2., feast of the Purification of the Virgin.