Passage from the Book of Ecclesiastes (England), 1360

From the Winchester School of Illumination. Latin (gothic script) handwritten in brown ink on vellum. Chapter headings are written in blue and red ink. Zoomorphic initial with a pelican in the center of the gilt “O.” The pelican is an allegorical symbol, as it would strike its breast to feed its young with its blood to prevent starvation. Blue and pink vines and leaves stem from the zoomorphic initial. Prickings and ruling are visible on the vellum. 2 columns, 22 lines per column, 300mmX450mm.