Manuscript leaf from a 15th century breviary

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Notes:

From a 15th century Breviary Manuscript written by a monastic scribe, probably in the Low countries or in the Northern France, ca. 1490. The blue initials used throughout the piece are made using encrusted lapis lazuli. The script is the typical Compact Gothic for all medieval breviaries.

Data Provider:

Western Michigan University. Libraries

Collection:

Pages from the Past

Place:

Low Countries

Subject Topic:

Manuscripts--Specimens, Illuminated manuscripts, Gothic scripts, and Breviaries

Language:

Latin

Rights:

The digital version is available for education use under ‘Fair Use’ guidelines. For additional permission and further information contact the WMU Libraries: lib-dc@wmich.edu

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https://luna.library.wmich.edu/luna/servlet/detail/wmich~4~4~28~159806