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Leaf from Missal or Book of Hours

French

Artwork Details

Leaf from Missal or Book of Hours
15th century
French
ink and gold leaf on parchment
12 in x 7 ½ in (30.48 cm x 19.05 cm)
Gift of Mrs. Carrol Robertsen
2015/2.5

Description

Subject Matter:

This double-sided illuminated leaf features two columns of Latin blackletter script detailing the offices of various saints, indicated by red rubrication, including Marcellinis, Peter Passion, Bonafacio, and Medardus and Gildardus.

Physical Description:

A double-sided illuminated manuscript leaf with two columns of black Latin blackletter script with some red rubrication and illuminated initials in red, blue, and gold leaf.

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