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. 10r

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Initial I enclosing half-figure of Evangelist John, nimbed, indicating text with right hand and holding scroll with left hand.
Initial E enclosing bust of Stephen, nimbed and tonsured, stones on head, bleeding from wounds in head.
Initials decorated with foliate ornament. Pen-flourished initials.
Beginning of Gospel for Mass on Christmas Day and of Introit for Mass on feast of stoning of Stephen Protomartyr.