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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 29:4, Lewis E M 29:4)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Choir book (DS5184) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 29:4, Lewis E M 29:4) |
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1450-1475
15. century
1450Gregorian
1475Gregorian
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Extent: 94 x 79 mm; parchment
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Although the identity of this saint remains to be determined, the palm branch that he holds in his left hand indicates that he is a martyr. In Roman times, athletes and warriors were awarded a palm branch as a symbol of victory. Early Christians adapted the Roman symbolism to make the palm symbolize a martyr's spiritual victory over death.
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Initial P with an unidentified male martyr saint
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This cutting can be dated to ca. 1470.
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This image shows a cutting with an historiated initial from a choir book.
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Contributor: David Kalish
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Cataloger: Dot Porter
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Funder: Council on Library and Information Resources
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4 December 2023
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4 December 2023
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