Gregorian Chant - c 1612 - Antiphonal Leaf - Exultation of Cross

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Original leaf from a manuscript Spanish Antiphonal on animal parchment. (600 x 400mm – 23 ¾ x 15 ¾’’)  The manuscript text and music (seven lines of music on a red five-line stave) were beautifully executed by hand in black ink with rubrics in red over 400 years ago!!!  

Seville, 1612 - Signed and dated by the scribe on the frontis “Simon Rodriguez Caravallo…en la ciudad de Sevilla, Anno domine 1612”.  

One illuminated initial in red; two elaborate knot-work (cadel) initials.

This leaf continues the Feast of the Exultation of the Holy Cross. The knot-work “D” opens Psalm 66 (King James 67): “Deus misereatur…” (May God have mercy on us, and bless us: may he cause the light of his countenance to shine upon us, and may he have mercy on us).

The knot-work “G” begins the Glory Be: “Gloria patri…” (Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be world without end. Amen).

The illuminated “C” begins:  “Christus factus…” (Christ became obedient for us unto death, even to the death, death on the cross).

As is usual with Medieval and Renaissance parchment, the hair side of the leaf is darker than the flesh side, but may take ink somewhat better.  The differences in tone caused scribes to arrange their quires so that the hair side of one sheet faced the hair side of the next, and the flesh side faced the flesh side. This leaf is in nice condition for its age, showing the customary signs of use. 

Shipped unmatted

  • Inventory# IM-11957
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