Single leaf from a manuscript Missal. Written in Latin on hand-made paper. The manuscript text and music (on a red four-line stave) were executed by hand, in black ink, with headings, rubrics and rulings in red. (144x85mm – 5 5/8 x 3 3/8’’)
France, c. 1700.
This leaf is from the Feasts for July. The red “V” begins John 20:18: “Venuit Maria Magdalene…” (Mary Magdalene cometh, and telleth the disciples: I have seen the Lord).
The red “Q” begins Matthew 10:32: “Qui confitebitur…” (Everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my father who is in heaven).
Missals contain the texts necessary for the performance of the Mass (including chants, prayers and readings) together with ceremonial directions.
Presented in an archival 14x11'' mat
