Choir book (DS5077) (Q22731)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 25:2, Lewis E M 25:2)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Choir book (DS5077) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 25:2, Lewis E M 25:2) |
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1450-1475
15. century
1450Gregorian
1475Gregorian
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Extent: 113 x 176 mm; parchment
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Initial E with St. Gregory the Great
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Sano di Pietro (1405-1481), the illuminator of this initial, was one of the most prolific artists working in Siena during the fifteenth century. Many of Sano's commissions came from religious communities, for whom he produced not only illuminated manuscripts but also a number of altarpieces. This cuttings belongs to a group of other cuttings in the Free Library from the same choir book or at...
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This cutting has been dated to ca. 1470.
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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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