Pontifical Leaf 1503 Guinta Press - Music - illuminated initials

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Original printed leaf from a Renaissance Pontifical. 39 lines, double columns, in Latin in red and black ink. From Pontificale Secundum Ritus Sacrosancte Romanae Ecclesie.  Superb condition. (345 x 240mm – 13 3/4 x 9 5/8'') 

The music is on a four line red stave with notation in black. Two exceptional hand-painted illuminated initials each 30 x 30mm.

The illuminated “S” is painted in blue and white on a rust ground with delicate gold penwork; The illuminated “Q” is painted in blue and white with a floral interior in red and green on a liquid gold ground.

Printed in Venice, c. 1503 by the press of Luc Antonio Giunta. The Giuntas are considered among the world’s great early printers.

The music begins:  “Humiliate vos…” (Bow down for benediction. Thanks be to God…)

Pontificals are among the rarest of liturgical service books. They contain the order of service for those sacraments administered exclusively by popes or bishops. Among these sacraments are the dedication of churches and altars, the ordination of clergy, confirmation, blessing of abbots & abbesses and of holy oil, and the consecration of liturgical equipment.

Shipped unmatted

  • Inventory# IM-11330
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