Missal, use of Rome

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Missal, use of Rome

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Item No: mca1571661
Additional Title: Missal, use of Rome
Script: Liturgical bookhand
Language: Latin
Folio Number: f. 166r
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Initial R with the Annunciation
Notes: This initial begins the Introit for Mass on the feast of the Annunciation, "Rorate celi de super..." (Lord, come down). The style of illumination and the illusionistic border decoration with a golden background is typical of Flemish illumination at this time.
Notes: This manuscript has been dated to ca. 1530-1550.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1457694
Country: Country:Flanders
City/Town/Township:Hainault ?

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1550
Image Dimensions Width: 372 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 157

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