Original leaf from a manuscript Spanish Antiphonal on animal parchment. (560 x 365mm – 22 x 14 3/8’’)
The manuscript text and music (six lines of music on a red five-line stave) were beautifully executed by hand dark brown ink over 400 years ago!!!
Spain, c. 1525 –this leaf is from the Winter Volume (pars hiemalis) which comprised the Offices of Advent, Christmastide and Epiphany.
One illuminated initial in red with violet interior and exterior penwork extending into margin with intricate flourishing; one exceptional knot work (cadel) initial in dark brown ink heightened with yellow.
This leaf continues part of the Epiphany Office. The knot-work "R" begins: "Reges..." (The kings of Sheba and Seba shall bring him gifts, Alleluia).
The illuminated "O" begins: "Omnes..." (All those from Sheba shall come, Alleluia, alleluia). The knot-work "A" begins: "Aurum..." (They shall bring gold and frankincense).
The illuminated "O" begins: ”Omnes..." (Before you, O God, all the earth shall bow, shall sing to you, alleluia, alleluia).
Antiphonals contain chants for the canonical hours of the Divine Office: first vespers or the vigil of great feasts, matins, lauds, prime, terce, sext, none, vespers and compline.
Shipped unmatted
