Gradual (DS5163) (Q22989)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 28:8, Lewis E M 28:8)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Gradual (DS5163) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 28:8, Lewis E M 28:8) |
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1390-1410
14. century
15. century
1390Gregorian
1410Gregorian
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Extent: 79 x 81 mm; parchment
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Initial N with St. Peter in prison
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This initial begins the Introit of the Mass for the feast of St. Peter in Chains (Aug. 1), 'Nunc scio vere quia misit Dominus angelum suum...' (Now I can tell for certain that the Lord has sent his angel). According to the Acts of the Apostles, Peter was persecuted by Herod Agrippa and thrown into prison for preaching the Christian faith (Acts 12:1-23). The keys that St. Peter is holding in...
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This cutting can be dated to ca. 1400.
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This image shows the reverse of a cutting with an historiated initial from a gradual.
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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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4 December 2023
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4 December 2023
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