Gradual (DS5405) (Q23715)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 46:7, Lewis E M 46:7)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Gradual (DS5405) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 46:7, Lewis E M 46:7) |
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1390-1410
14. century
15. century
1390Gregorian
1410Gregorian
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Extent: 208 x 248 mm; parchment
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Initial A with Christ appearing to David and a group of Camaldolese monks
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This initial begins the Introit for the first Sunday in Advent, 'Ad te levavi animam meam ...' (I raise my soul to you). Here, Christ appears above a group of Camaldolese monks and the Old Testament king David, who looks up at him expectantly. This non-biblical scene captures the spirit of the Advent season when Christians prepare for the celebrations of the historic birth of Christ as well as...
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This is a reverse of a cutting with an historiated initial from a gradual.
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This cutting can be dated to ca. 1400.
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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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