Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Gradual, Sequentiary, and Sacramentary
Germany, Weingarten, ca. 1225-1250
MS M.711 fol. 135r

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Within upper portion of decorated initial R is bust of Virgin Mary, scalloped nimbus, crowned.
Within stem of initial R is angel, possibly Gabriel (Annunciation), decorated nimbus, facing Virgin Mary.
Within lower portion of initial R, are two crowned figures, possibly Ancestors of Christ. One figure has decorated nimbus. He raises right hand toward second king.