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Gospel Lectionary and Collectar

German (Reichenau)

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This manuscript—a combined lectionary (Bible selections read during Mass) and collectar (prayers for the canonical hours or before the Mass)—is attributed to the monastery of Reichenau, a major center of manuscript production around 1000. It includes lavish illuminations of the five principal feast days.

Gospel Lectionary and Collectar, Tempera and gold on vellum, German (Reichenau)

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Gospel Lectionary and Collectar, Tempera and gold on vellum, German (Reichenau)
Gospel Lectionary and Collectar, Tempera and gold on vellum, German (Reichenau)
Gospel Lectionary and Collectar, Tempera and gold on vellum, German (Reichenau)

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