French scriptorium of the Middle Ages - Breviary illuminated leaf on vellum France 14th Cent. Beautiful filigree initials in red and blue - 1350

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

Content and Structure

Liturgical Context: The leaves contain Latin liturgical texts and readings from a late medieval breviary or lectionary, including collects, responsories, and pericopes for the liturgical year.

Thematic Focus: The text pages feature passages with biblical instructions and exhortations (such as instructions concerning mission and proclamation, e.g., references to sending out disciples).

- Breviary Romanum illuminated single leaf on vellum France 2 six-line-hig, 1 four-line-high and 6 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, 9 decorative filigree initials in colours.

written space size approx. 14 x 9.5 cm.

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