Antiphonary (DS5536) (Q24108)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 65.32, Lewis E M 65.32)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Antiphonary (DS5536) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 65.32, Lewis E M 65.32) |
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1425-1450
15. century
1425Gregorian
1450Gregorian
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Extent: 357 x 513 mm; parchment
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Initial V with the Virgin Mary in prayer
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This initial begins the first response of the first nocturn of Matins for the feast of the Assumption of the Virgin (Aug. 15), 'Vidi speciosam sicut columbam ascendentem desuper rivos aquarum cuius unestimabilis oder erat nimis in vestimentis eius' (I saw her, fair as a dove, taking flight over running waters; and a priceless perfume permeated her garments). Lewis E M 65:1-78 were once thought...
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These leaves can be dated to ca. 1430-1440.
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This image shows the reverse of a leaf with an historiated initial from an antiphonary.
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Script: Gothic bookhand
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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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5 December 2023
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5 December 2023
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