University of Massachusetts, Amherst Leaf 16
This is a leaf from a French breviary of the late 13th century, containing text with clerical instructions for the performance of church ritual throughout the year. A chief physical characteristic of these leaves is the shriveled and dirtied condition of their upper right corners, possibly from water damage. The decoration involves an unusual style of bright green ivy in the left margins, connecting together heavily-illuminated initials. As is the case in many breviaries, the black text is rendered in two sizes to distinguish readings from responses and prayers. The leaf measures 10.5 x 7.5 cm.
Text: Not fully identified, but the recto contains text from Matthew 9:18,22 and Luke 23:47. A scan of the verso is not currently available.
Amherst Leaf 16 Recto
University of Massachusetts, Amherst Leaf 16 Recto
Amherst Leaf 16 Recto Transcription
est: sed veni, impóne manum tuam super eam, et vivet. Alleluia. [ ] Confíde, fília, fides tua te salvam fecit. Et salva facta est múlier ex illa hora. Alleluia. [ ]
Excita quis domine tuo diuini operis fructum pro pensius exsequentes pietatis tue remedia maiora percipiant.
P. Ae. Cum sublevasset oculos Jesus et vidisset maximam multitudinem venientem ad se quia multitudo maxima venit ad eum dixit ad Philippum unde ememus panes ut manducet hi hoc autem dicebat tentans eum ipse enim sciebat quid esset facturus. [ ]
Illi homines cum signum vidissent quod factum fúerat, glorificávit Deum et dicens ant quis hic et saluator mundi dedicacione ecclesie ad primus vos quam metuendus et locus iste vene non et luc aliud nisi domius dei et porta celium in tepe pastli finiatur cum alleluya.
Amherst Leaf 16 Recto Translation
A translation of this leaf is currently unavailable.