Antiphonary (DS4971) (Q22413)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 18:11, Lewis E M 18:11)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Antiphonary (DS4971) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 18:11, Lewis E M 18:11) |
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1490-1510
15. century
16. century
1490Gregorian
1510Gregorian
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Extent: 160 x 154 mm; parchment
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Initial U with St. Cecilia playing the organ and being crowned by an angel
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This initial begins a chant likely sung during the celebrations of the feast of St. Cecilia, a second-century virgin martyr who in the late Middle Ages became the patron saint of church music. According to her legend, Cecilia was forced to marry. At her wedding, she heard in her heart a hymn of love for Christ, her true spouse, instead of the profane music of the ceremony. This account led to...
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This image shows the reverse of 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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