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Large folio 15th Century Missal leaf - 10 illuminated initials - St Agnes prayers

Large folio 15th Century Missal leaf - 10 illuminated initials - St Agnes prayers

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This is a beautiful leaf from a late 15th Century Missal which is likely of Flemish or French origin.

The large (c14x9in) vellum leaf is beautifully written in a late gothic hand with red and blue initials. 10 stunning drop caps are intricately decorated and embellished with liquid gold. Several floral borders have also been added for further decorative effect.

This leaf would have been part of a high quality manuscript for a rich patron. The text includes several prayers including “Refecti cibo” - a prayer for St Agnes whose Feast day is coming up on 21st January

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