Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
Italy, probably Taranto, 1350-1400
MS M.200 fol. 457r

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Psalm 098 (Vulg., 097). Two monks, wearing habits, stand before lectern on which is open book, within initial C decorated with foliate ornament. Enclosing text, border of rectilinear frame decorated with foliate ornament, knots, gold leaves and balls. Border inhabited by seven putti climbing or sitting on frame or vines. Text is Psalm 98 (Vulg., 97)