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. 129v

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Scene, Liturgical: Celebration of Mass -- In upper left column, priest, tonsured and wearing vestments stands behind draped altar on which is chalice. He raises right hand on breast; with left hand he holds wafer (host) over the chalice.
Scene, Liturgical: Celebration of Mass -- In middle left column, priest, tonsured and wearing vestments stands behind draped altar on which are chalice and paten containing wafers. He inclines his body over the altar, raising left hand to mouth, receiving Communion.
Scene, Liturgical: Celebration of Mass -- In lower left column, priest, tonsured and wearing vestments stands behind draped altar raising chalice with both hands.
Scene, Liturgical: Celebration of Mass -- In right column, priest, tonsured and wearing vestments stands behind draped altar holding chalice to mouth with left hand.
Miniature decorated with foliate or floreate ornament. Pen-flourished initials.
Text is from communion of the celebrant in Ordinary of the Mass.