Original leaf from a 15th century Gregorian chant. This musical sheet was executed by hand in manuscript calligraphy on animal parchment. (610x430mm)
The music and text (six lines written in rounded gothic script) are written in black ink, on a five-line-stave, with headings and rubrics in red. This parchment contains a plugged hole – which is original – “Waste not – Want not” put into practice!
Spain: Seville, c. 1460-90.
This striking leaf is related to a series of choirbooks attributed to the Master of the Cypresses who illuminated twenty Choirbooks that are preserved in the Cathedral of Seville. Once thought to be Pedro da Toledo, he is now believed to be Nicolás Gómez – active 1460-90.
The illuminated initial extends the length of the five-line stave and is in burnished gold on a ground of blue and red with a delicate floral motif - extending into the margin in an elegant rinceaux-style border of vines adorned with gold bezants! One large calligraphic initial heightened with yellow.
The illuminated ''A'' begins Alleluya.
The calligraphic initial ''L'' begins Psalm 118:46-48: ''Loquebar…'' (And I spoke Lord of thy testimonies before kings: and I was not ashamed. I meditated also on thy commandments, which I loved…).
Shipped unmatted
