Bifolium from a Breviary, Use of Rome, Italy, Verso A

Alternative Title

Catalogue 18

Creator

Unknown

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Publication Date

1450

Time Period

Second half of the 15th century

Abstract

This portable Breviary developed during the rise of mendicant monastic Orders in the thirteenth century. This bifolium is an example of the single-volume portable Breviary common during the late Middle Ages. In addition, the minimal decoration further suggests its use by a poor cleric.

Decoration

Two two-line initials.

Keywords

Manuscripts, Illumination of books and manuscripts, Breviaries

Notes

Items in this collection are only available online; we do not have physical copies of these items in the USF Library's Special Collections. The original items were returned to the donor.

Extent

1 page

Geographic Location

Italy

Language

Latin

Media Type

Illuminated manuscripts

Format

Digital Only

Identifier

S04-00207-catalogue-18-back

Recommended Citation

Unknown, "Bifolium from a Breviary, Use of Rome, Italy, Verso A" (1450). Sacred Leaves Manuscript Collection. 164.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/sacred_leaves/164