(Q21648)
Statements
1500-1599
16. century
1500Gregorian
1599
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Extent: 143 x 143 mm; parchment
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In this initial, St. Andrew is identified by his attribute, the saltire, or X-shaped, cross he carries underneath his left arm. According to his legend, St. Andrew was martyred by crucifixion on such a cross. He points to a scroll inscribed with the words 'Invenimus Messiam' (We have found Christ) from John 1:41. These are the words that he says to his brother Simon Peter in John after meeting...
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Initial V with St. Andrew
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This image shows the reverse of a cutting from an antiphonary.
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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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