Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1500
MS M.52 fol. 385v

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Gregory the Great, nimbed, wearing triple-crowned tiara and pope's vestments, holds papal cross in right hand and open book in left hand.
Miniature and text framed by border decorated with foliate ornament in cama³aeu and budding and full flowers, including violas, pinks, and thistle.