Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

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

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Leo I, as half-figure, wearing tiara, raising right hand in blessing, enclosed in initial F, decorated with foliate ornament. In left margin, vertical bar decorated with foliate ornament, and knot of interlace. Text is first lesson in first Nocturn, for Matins on 01.01, Octave of Christmas.