MS M.711, fol. 45r, silk lifted
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"Hainricus Missal"
(Gradual, Sequentiary, and Sacramentary), in Latin
Germany, Weingarten
ca. 1220–30
Purchased by J. P. Morgan, Jr., 1926
MS M.711
Page description:
Within upper bow of decorated initial S, bust of Virgin Mary, nimbed, crowned, hand raised, appears in medallion.
In lower bow are two male figures (only upper bodies visible), nimbed, crowned, bearded , possibly Ancestors of Christ. First figure faces and raises right hand towards second figure.