Original leaf from a manuscript Spanish Antiphonal on animal parchment. (555 x 385mm – 21 7/8 x 15 1/8'')
The manuscript text and music (six lines of music on a five-line stave) were beautifully executed by hand over 450 years ago!!!
Spain, c. 1550. This Choirbook once belonged to the Convent of San Pedro Regalado de la Aguilera, and was likely scribed there.
One illuminated initial in red with delicate blue penwork; two elaborate cadel (knot-work) initials.
This leaf continues the Common of a Virgin. The illuminated ''S'' begins: ''Specie tua...'' (In splendor and state, ride on in triumph).
The knot-work ''D'' begins: ''Diffusa est...'' (Graciousness is poured upon your lips: because God has blessed you for evermore).
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
