Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, Bologna, ca. 1315-1325
MS M.0373 fol. 156r

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Head of youth wearing cap, enclosed in initial E. Left margin decorated with foliate ornament and gold balls; in lower left margin, man raising right hand, standing on pillow, next to text of third lesson.. Pen flourished initials. Text is first lesson, first nocturn for Matins on Thursday of fourth week of Lent.