French scriptorium of the Middle Ages - Breviary illuminated leaf on vellum France 14th Cent. 13 beautiful filigree initials in Red-Blue - 1350

French scriptorium of the Middle Ages, ca. 1375 A. D.

Liturgical Context: These parchment leaves contain portions of the Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary (part of a medieval Book of Hours or Breviary), featuring standard liturgical elements in Latin.
Key Prayers & Sections:
Includes versicles and responses starting with the traditional opening “Deus in adjutorium meum intende…” (O God, come to my assistance...).
Features Marian antiphons, short chapters (capitula), versicles, and collects (orations) praising the Virgin Mary and invoking her intercession and protection.

- Breviary Romanum illuminated single leaf on vellum France 4 three-line-high, and 9 two-line-high initials in red and blue

Latin manuscript on parchment, 14th century, ca. 1375 A.D. Writing in dark brown and red and blue ink, 13 decorative filigree initials in colours.

written space size approx. 14 x 9.5 cm.

Look to the pictures! Old repais of a tear in the lower white margin (not very important).

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