Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, probably Taranto, 1350-1400
MS M.200 fol. 363v

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Evangelist Matthew, as half-figure, within initial B decorated with foliate ornament. Floreate ornament ascending and descending from the initial in lower left column. Text is collect from first Vespers on 9.21, feast of Evangelist Matthew. Evangelist Matthew, as half-figure, holding book with both hands within initial B decorated with foliate ornament descending from bottom of initial to lower margin Text is first lesson in first nocturn for Matins on 9.21, feast of Evangelist Matthew.