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Breviary
France, ca. 1511
MS M. 8 fol. 159r

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Christ: Miracle of healing Son of Ruler -- Man wearing hat, knotted sash around waist, looks toward Christ, crossed nimbus, raising right hand. Evangelist John and Apostle Peter stand behind Him. Margins decorated with border of floreate ornament including campanula, rose, thistle, cornflower, and daisy, and inhabited by hybrid animal blowing trumpet (Scene, Burlesque: playing Musical Instrument). Text is collect for 1st Vespers on 20th Sunday after Pentecost.



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