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. 151v

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Pentecost -- Virgin Mary, nimbed and veiled, with joined hands, seated, is flanked by ten (?) apostles, most only nimbus visible. Of two foremost apostles, holding books with left hands, one extends right hand to nimbus of Mary. Holy Ghost not present.
Margins decorated with foliate ornament.
Beginning of Introit for Mass on feast of Pentecost.