Liturgical manuscript on calfskin leaf from an early 15th Century Psalter Book, originating in a French monastery. The majescule letters "T"(Side A) and "P" (Side B) are raised burnished gold laid on vermillion (A) and azure (B) with gold background and filigree work. The sidebars demonstrate fine Renaissance penwork embellishment and the Latin script is beautifully rendered in brown ink with lead red rubric. Image size: h.7.0in X w.4.5in; h.17.7cm. X w.11.5cm. |