Gradual (DS4617) (Q21351)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 1:19, Lewis E M 1:19)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Gradual (DS4617) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 1:19, Lewis E M 1:19) |
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1525-1550
16. century
1525Gregorian
1550Gregorian
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Extent: 190 x 210 mm; parchment
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Initial A with the Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise
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This cutting can be dated to ca. 1530. Paper was made in Nackel near Posen; identified by watermark of a crowned escutcheon containing a doubled cross.
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This miniature and initial begin the Introit for the first Sunday of Advent: 'Ad te [levavi animam] meam' (All my heart goes out to thee). The Expulsion from Paradise is a fitting start to the Advent season as a reminder of why the Incarnation was needed.
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Script: Liturgical bookhand
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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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