Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, Bologna, ca. 1315-1325
MS M.0373 fol. 135r

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Bust of man enclosed in initial C. Text is first lesson, first nocturn for Matins on Friday after Sexagesima. Initial D enclosing bust of bishop wearing miter, looking down toward hybrid animal in center margin, looking up, leaf emerging from mouth, with joined hands, kneeling on pillow. Text is first lesson, first nocturn for Matins on Quinquagesima Sunday. Margins decorated with floreate ornament and gold balls. Pen flourished initials.