Title: Leaf From an Illuminated Book of Hours, Use of Poitiers, Circa 1470. With Illuminated Borders, A Large Initial and One Illustrated Creature. Manuscript on Vellum. #104
Condition: Very Good
A manuscript leaf from a mid to late 15th century illuminated Book of Hours. The leaf is written in Latin, using a gothic script, with illuminated initials against red and blue, including a large and ornate three-line initial. This leaf is complimented with beautiful, illuminated borders with flowering tendrils. Nested within is a brightly illuminated knight riding a large animal of sorts.
This leaf is written in a 14-line format.
One illuminated manuscript on parchment, 15.5 x 10.8 cm
This manuscript is in very good shape, with little to no staining to the leaf.