This is the first folio of the manuscripts of the Excerpta de Virtutibus et Vitiis, stored in Tours, France. It is part of the Constantinian Excerpts, a Byzantine encyclopedia compiled in the 10th century. The capital letter shows the title and which historian it was citing, and the minuscule letter was used for the main texts, with each paragraph seperated by the enlarged Omicron. The capital letter and the minuscule letter were used to create a visual hierachy, suggesting the purpose of this deluxe manuscript was not just for reading but also for creating an impressive book aesthetic. (Tours Municipal Library)
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