(Q45656)

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Gradual, Dominican use
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Gradual
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Manuscripts, Medieval--Italy--1300-1350
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Extent: 1 leaf vellum ; 54 cm. (1 folder)
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The initial letter "D" is historiated, with St. Paul holding book and sword. There is a foliate part-border, in which is the figure of a Dominican nun praying.
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The initial and border are drawn in tempera with gold leaf. These have been attributed to Pacino di Bonaguida: see Palladino.
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The text is written in a large gothic rotunda hand, in black with red rubrics, with music on a red 4-line staff. There are 2 initial letters on the verso in red and blue with pen-work decoration.
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Gift of Robert Lehman to the Fogg Art Museum, 1943. Transferred to Houghton Library, 1990.
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23 July 2024
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23 July 2024
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