Antiphonary (DS5655) (Q24465)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 69:19-20, Lewis E M 69:19-20)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Antiphonary (DS5655) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 69:19-20, Lewis E M 69:19-20) |
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1500-1515
16. century
1500Gregorian
1515Gregorian
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Extent: 389 x 547 mm; parchment
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Initial N with the Presentation of Christ in the Temple
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This initial begins the antiphon for Vespers of the feast of the Purification of the Virgin (Feb. 2), 'Nunc dimittis domine seruum tuum in pace ...' (Now send, O Lord, your servant in peace).
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This image shows the reverse of a leaf with an historiated initial from a antiphonary. This side of the leaf, the true verso, continues the liturgy for Vespers of the feast of the Purification of the Virgin, which begins on the front.
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Initial S with St. Paul
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This initial begins the Response for the first nocturn of matins of the feast of St. Paul (June 30), 'Scio cui credidi...' (I know whom I have believed).
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This image shows the reverse of a leaf with an historiated initial from a antiphonary. This side of the leaf, the true verso, continues the Response for the first nocturn of matins of the feast of St. Paul, which begins on the front.
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These initials were illuminated by Antonio da Villafora, a Paduan illuminator whose activity can be documented from 1469 -1511.
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These cuttings can be dated to ca. 1500-1511.
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Script: Rotunda
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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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