Gregorian Chant - Italy, c. 1450-80 - Elaborate initial

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Original leaf from a manuscript Choirbook. This beautiful four-line stave musical sheet is on animal parchment, written in liturgical gothic script. Six lines of music and text.  (555 x 405mm 21 7/8 x 16’’) 

One illuminated initial “V” in pink and liquid gold with delicate white penwork with a floral interior in orange, green and blue all sitting on a deep blue ground with delicate white penwork.             

Italy, c. 1450-80.

The illuminated ''V'' begins:   ''Vultum tuum...'' (All the rich among the people shall entreat Thy countenance: after her shall virgins be brought to the King: her neighbors shall be brought to thee in gladness and rejoicing). 

Shipped unmatted

  • Inventory# IM-11104
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