ROSSELLI, Francesco
(b. 1445, Firenze, d. before 1513, Firenze)

Book of Hours of Lorenzo de' Medici

1485
Manuscript (Clm 23639), 170 x 108 mm
Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich

Lorenzo's prayer book also constitutes a masterpiece of calligraphy. Its clear and well-balanced Scriptura Humanistica is the work of the Florentine scribe Antonio Sinibaldi (1443-before 1528). In addition to the ornamental borders, numerous initials enliven this double page (folios 51v and 52r).