Illuminated leaf from a Book of Hours, containing a devotional hymn and prayers to Saint John the Evangelist, followed by a prayer to Saint George the Martyr. circa 1450
Illuminated manuscript leaf, from a Flemish Book of Hours, Use of Sarum.
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Illuminated leaf from a Flemish Book of Hours, in Sarum use, containing a devotional hymn and prayers to Saint John the Evangelist, followed by a prayer to Saint George the Martyr.
Bruges, ca. 1450, made for English use.
Latin manuscript on parchment, written in Gothic textualis on both sides in brown ink with red rubrics. Single-column text within ruled lines. Initials in burnished gold (24ct) on blue and pink grounds, with white detailing; smaller initials with penwork flourishes. Foliate border decoration in colours and gold.
Sheet size: 190 x 140mm (7½ x 5½ inches).