Original leaf from a French medieval illuminated manuscript Book of Hours. 17 lines of hand-ruled text written in Latin with black ink in fine bold gothic textura script on animal vellum with rubrics in red.
Five two-line illuminated initials and three illuminated line extenders alternating in burnished gold with blue penwork and blue with red penwork – many extending into the margins.
Origin: Paris, France - circa 1425-1450 Size: 6.1 x 4.5 inches, (155 x 114mm)
The two-line illuminated “A” begins: “Absolve domine…” (Deliver, O Lord, the souls of all the departed faithful from all bondage of their sins…).
The two-line illuminated “D” (verso) begins: “Deus venie…” (O God, the bestower of pardon and lover of man’s salvation, we beseech your clemency, through the intercession of Blessed Mary ever Virgin, and all your saints, that the brethren, who have passed out of this world may together enjoy everlasting happiness).
Provenance: Written for the Use of Paris – Rare inclusion of St. Bruno in the Litany indicates possible ownership by a monk of the Carthusian Monastery of Vauvert (Order of St Bruno), Paris (established 1257, dissolved 1792).
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