Choir book (DS5402) (Q23706)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 46:4, Lewis E M 46:4, https://openn.library.upenn.edu/Data/0023/html/lewis_e_m_046_004.html)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Choir book (DS5402) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 46:4, Lewis E M 46:4, https://openn.library.upenn.edu/Data/0023/html/lewis_e_m_046_004.html) |
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5 December 2023
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1340-1360
14. century
1340Gregorian
1360Gregorian
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Extent: 109 x 108 mm; parchment
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Initial Q with St. Peter the Apostle
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This initial begins an unidentified chant for a feast celebrating St. Peter. He can be identified here by the key he holds and points to with the other hand. The Gospel of Matthew (16:18-19) records that Christ symbolically gave Peter the keys to heaven.
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This image shows the reverse of a cutting with an historiated initial from a choir book.
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14 April 2025
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