Choir book (DS5043) (Q22629)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 23:20, Lewis E M 23:20)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Choir book (DS5043) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 23:20, Lewis E M 23:20) |
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1490-1510
15. century
16. century
1490Gregorian
1510Gregorian
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Extent: 109 x 128 mm; parchment
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Initial E
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This initial is typical of minor initial decoration found in Italian choir books of the fourteenth century. The illusionistic ornament of the delicate flowers floating above the gold ground reflects the influence of Flemish illumination on Italian artists at the turn of the sixteenth century.
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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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