Lewis E M 66:13-14 are from the same manuscript. Initial M with the Apostles This initial begins the Introit for the Common of the Apostles, 'Michi autem nimis honorati sunt...' (To me, indeed, you are most honored). This leaf was illuminated by Cornelia van Wulfschkercke, a nun at the Bruges Carmelite convent Sion who was active in the late 15th and early 16th century. The other leaf was illuminated by an assistant. This image shows the reverse of a leaf with an historiated initial from a gradual. This side of the leaf, the true recto, contains the Introit for the Common of One Apostle. Initial B with St. Michael Archangel Conquering the Devil This initial begins the Introit for the feast of St. Michael (Sept. 29), 'Benedicite dominum omnes angeli eius ...' (Bless the Lord, all you angels of his). This leaf was illuminated by an assistant of Cornelia van Wulfschkercke, a nun at the Bruges Carmelite convent Sion who was active in the late 15th and early 16th century. The other leaf is by her hand. This image shows the reverse of a leaf with an historiated initial from a gradual. This side of the leaf, the true recto, contains the Offertory for the feast of the Exaltation of the Cross (Sept. 14). This leaf can be dated to ca. 1500. Script: Gothic bookhand
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