Book of hours leaf
Book of hours leaf
Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, Ms. Coll. 591, Folder 10. France, 1400s. Leaf containing prayers from the Hours of the Virgin. Written in Gothic textualis semi-quadrata script in France in the 15th century, the text is laid out in 14 long lines with ruling visible. Each of three prayers begins with a 2-line initial of pink and blue on a background of gold with foliate marginal extensions; rubrication in red ink. Penn Libraries Catalog: go to Find
