Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

Breviary
France, Paris, ca. 1350
MS M.75 fol. 302r

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Scene, Liturgical: Celebration of Mass -- Priest, cross-nimbed, elevates cross-inscribed host before draped altar with draped chalice. Angel, nimbed, dressed as deacon, kneels behind the priest holding candle in left hand.
Scene against patterned background in barbed quatrefoil.
In lower margin (bas-de-page), dog pursues rabbit.
In margins, foliate extensions inhabited by birds.