Medieval Choirbook Leaf - elaborate illuminated initial c 1470

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Original leaf from a medieval Choirbook. This musical leaf was executed by hand in manuscript calligraphy on animal parchment. (554 x 405mm - 21 3/4 x 16''’). 

The music and text (five lines written in rounded gothic script) were written in black ink on three and four-line staves.     

Italy (Florence) c. 1470

Provenance: From a New Jersey collection  - obtained from Mackus Company who attributed the leaf to Frater Julianus (Fra Giuliano Amadei), painter and Choir Book illuminator who was a Camaldolese Monk and student of Piero della Francesca. 

The exceptional illuminated ''P'' (240 x 160mm) is painted in deep blue with a white floral design and a intricate interior and exterior of floral and geometric designs in red, blue, and liquid gold.

The large "P" begins the hymn for the Feast of St. Francis - written by St. Gregory:  ''Proles de celo...'' (A son came forth from heaven, performing new miracles, opening the heavens to the blind, crossing water with dry feet...).

Shipped unmatted

  • Inventory# IM-11056
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