Illuminated vernacular Dutch prayerbook (DS28672) (Q108684)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Wisconsin–Madison (991023461710002122, MS 597, https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9914242730602121)
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| English | Illuminated vernacular Dutch prayerbook (DS28672) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from University of Wisconsin–Madison (991023461710002122, MS 597, https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9914242730602121) |
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Catholic Church--Prayers and devotions--Dutch--Early works to 1800
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Illumination of books and manuscripts, Dutch
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approximately between 1471 and 1539
15. century
16. century
1471Gregorian
1539Gregorian
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Extent: 1 volume (280 unnumbered leaves) : vellum, color illustrations ; 17 x 12 cm
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Title devised by cataloger.
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The text commences with a complete calendar, followed by numerous prayers devoted to Christ, the Passion, and the Virgin, as well as a litany and prayers devoted to the apostles and other saints. Rubrics are abundant. The three original full-page miniatures included here focus on the suffering of Christ, depicting Christ Carrying the Cross, the Arma Christi with Christ as the Man of Sorrows...
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Rubrics in red, numerous one- and two-line initials in red or blue, a number of two- and three- line initials painted blue and white on a pink ground, a few slightly larger initials in the same style, With 12 historiated initials measuring between three and five lines long, Three full-page miniatures depicting the Arma Christi, Christ Carrying the Cross, and the Crucifixion, each with a full...
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Binding: plain 19th century calf over wooden boards, raised bands, brass clasps, paper endleaves.
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Provenance: two bookplates (one armorial) from former owner Victor Davis Stibolt (1924-1965). With two old catalogue descriptions pasted on front pastedown.
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28 October 2025
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28 October 2025
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