Medieval Breviary Leaf - c 1350 - Unusually large

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Original leaf from an unusually large medieval manuscript Breviary.  29 lines in small gothic script, written in Latin in double columns with dark brown and red ink.(370 x 235mm) 

Five two-line illuminated initials alternating in red with violet penwork and deep blue with red penwork extending into the margin.

Italy (Perugia?) c. 1350.

This is for use on the Second and Third Sunday after Easter.  It continues a study of the Gospel by John the Evangelist by St. Augustine.  Following the illuminated “H” begins part of John 16:16: (Hoc…dixit modicum, et iam non videbitis…” (He said: A little while and you will see me no more; again a little while and you will see me, because I go to the Father…).

The illuminated “I” repeats part of John 16:16: “Et iam non videbitis me…” (You shall not see me…).

The second illuminated “S” begins I Peter 2:18:  “Servi subditi estote in omni timore dominus…” (Servants, be subject to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and gentle, but also to the unruly…). 

The red illuminated “T” begins:  “Tristitia vestra alleluia…” (I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, alleluia; and no one will take your joy from you, alleluia, alleluia…).

A Breviary is composed of many books (prayers, hymns, psalms...) painstakingly but carefully written by hand, and used by monks and priests to conduct their daily services.  

Shipped unmatted

  • Inventory# IM-11331
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