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. 159v

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Scene, Liturgical: Celebration of Mass -- Acolyte, tonsured, kneeling, holding candle with left hand, extending right hand to hem of chasuable worn by priest, tonsured. The priest stands before draped altar, raising wafer (host) with both hands.
Margins decorated with foliate ornament. Pen-flourished initials.
Beginning of Introit for Mass on feast of Corpus Christi.