Gregorian Chant - c 1525 - Post Epiphany - Spain

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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!!!  Original stitching in the upper margin – still with some of the original thread!

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 violet with interior and exterior violet penwork; four exceptional knot work (cadel) initials in dark brown ink heightened with yellow.

This leaf continues prayers for Post Epiphany. The illuminated “U” is part of the opening of Psalm 38 (King James 39):  “Ut non…” (I will not offend with my tongue).

The knot-work “S” begins: “Sana domine…” (Heal my soul, O Lord, for I have sinned against thee). 

The knot-work “E” begins Psalm 44 (KJ 45) “Eructavit…” (My heart hath uttered a good word).

The knot-work “A” is part of the opening of Psalm 45 (KJ 46): “Adiuctor…” (A helper in the tribulations).

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

  • Inventory# IM-11449
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