Folio 37: Vellum manuscript leaf from a missal in lation with whimsical decoration (Italy) , 15th century
Dates
- 15th century
Physical Description
32 lines in fine rounded gothic book hand. Rebrics in red, capitals struck with yellow, numerous two line initials in red or ble with penwork elaboration in the contrasting color that extends in delicate tendrils to form a border along each column of text, four of the five leaves with such elaboration terminating in a bearded face. One leaf with small brown stain at foredge, otherwise expecially fine leaved, clean, smooth, and bright with vast margins and charming decorations. Vellum.
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Physical Description
32 lines in fine rounded gothic book hand. Rebrics in red, capitals struck with yellow, numerous two line initials in red or ble with penwork elaboration in the contrasting color that extends in delicate tendrils to form a border along each column of text, four of the five leaves with such elaboration terminating in a bearded face. One leaf with small brown stain at foredge, otherwise expecially fine leaved, clean, smooth, and bright with vast margins and charming decorations. Vellum.
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