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

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

Liturgical Context: The pages feature prayers (collects), readings, and pericopes including Gospel citations (recognizable by formulas such as "In illo tempore: Cum appropinquaret iesus civitatem..." according to Luke). The texts address biblical and homiletic reflections, including passages on weeping over Jerusalem, purifying judgment, and spiritual exhortations to repentance and proper prayer.

Textual Structure: The two-column text is written in a careful Gothic book hand (Textura). It is structured by red and blue Lombardic initials alongside finely executed red and blue penwork ornamentation (fleuronnée) in the margins.

- Breviary Romanum illuminated single leaf on vellum France. 14 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, 14 decorative filigree initials in colours.

written space size approx. 14 x 9.5 cm.

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