Fragment van een missaal: initiaal O met het celebreren van de mis 1342 - 1346

This illuminated manuscript page, "Fragment van een missaal: initiaal O met het celebreren van de mis" by Lippo Vanni, is a stunning example of 14th-century Italian art. The page showcases a beautifully crafted initial "O" that frames a depiction of a priest celebrating mass. The intricate details of the artwork, including the gold and blue hues, highlight the importance of religious rituals and symbolism in the era. This piece, created between 1342 and 1346, exemplifies Vanni's mastery of manuscript illumination, a practice that thrived in this period.