Italian scriptorium of the Middle Ages Lombardie...

Italian scriptorium of the Middle Ages, Lombardie (probably use of Milano) - Noted Breviary illuminated leaf on vellum Italy 5 big initials in red and blue colours - ca. 1460 Latin manuscript on parchment, 15th century, ca. 1460 A.D. Writing in dark brown and red ink, with 5 filigree two-line decorative initials in red and blue colors. These two parchment pages contain Latin liturgical prayers, specifically Collects (Collectae) for various Sundays after Trinity in the liturgical year (identified by standard liturgical abbreviations such as "Dnica. xv." for the 15th Sunday after Trinity, etc.). Liturgical Context: The texts originate from a missal or a breviary. Each prayer begins with a colored initial (Lombardic capital in red or blue with delicate penwork ornamentation) and follows the traditional structure of invocation, petition, and a Christological conclusion ("Per dominum nostrum..."). Specific Passages (Examples): The first image features, among others, the collect for the 15th Sunday ("Ecclesiam tuam, domine...") and the 16th Sunday ("Da, nos domine..."). The second image contains the prayers for the 17th, 18th, and 19th Sundays after Trinity ("Largire, quesumus, domine, populo tuo...", "Largiatur corda nostra...", "Omnipotens et misericors deus..."). A special testimony and source of liturgical practices. written space size approx. 14.5 x 12.5 cm. Look to the pictures! We guarantee origin and age! #C203

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