Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, probably Taranto, 1350-1400
MS M.200 fol. 332r

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Romanus of Rome as half-figure, raising right hand in blessing, holding book with left hand, within initial R decorated with foliate ornament extending into center margin. Text is first lesson in first nocturn for Matins on 8.9, feast of Romanus of Rome.