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. 145v

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Christ: Ascension -- Of thirteen apostles, most, only nimbus visible, two, probably Peter and Paul, raise right hands to heads. Four look up toward bottom of garment of Christ visible below arc of Heaven from which emerge red rays.
In upper margin head of Christ, crossed nimbus, above rubric, and above miniature of Ascension.
Margins decorated with foliate ornament.
Beginning of Introit for Mass on feast of Ascension.