SCARCE ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT PROCESSIONAL LEAF 1550 MUSIC, INITIALS WITH GOLD
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Original Illuminated Manuscript Gradual (Processional) LeafFrance, c. 1550 Text: DANIEL 3, ALLELUIA & PSALM 80 (King James 81): “…Rejoice to God our helper: sing aloud to the God of Jacob. Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel…” -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
IM-12627: (183 x 128mm 7 ¼ x5 1/8’’) Original leaf from a scarceRenaissance manuscript Gradual. The opening leaf state...sthis was a “Gradual for the Carthusian Order.” France, c. 1550 – From theRoyal Workshop of Henri II. Small highly illuminated manuscript music wasvery uncommon and expensive, usually reserved for royalty, the very wealthy ormembers of religious orders from notable families. Eight lines in redink with text and musical notation in black ink (on a four-line stave), on animal vellum. Headings, rubrics andruling in red. One large illuminatedinitial in pink with delicate white penwork and floral decoration on a liquid gold ground; six illuminated initials and twoilluminated paraphs in liquid gold over grounds of blue or red with goldtracery. The text begins Daniel 3:40: “[Sicut in] holocaustarietum…” (As in holocausts of rams, and bullocks, and as in thousands of fatlambs: so let our sacrifice be made in thy sight this day, that it may pleasethee: for there is no confusion to them that trust in thee Lord). The large illuminated “S” begins:“Susepimus” (We have undertaken). The illuminated “A” begins: “Alleluia”. The illuminated “E” opens Psalm 80 (King James81): “Exultate deo…” (Rejoice to God our helper: sing aloud to the God ofJacob. Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel). Graduals contain themusical chants for the proper of the Mass: introits, graduals, tracts, alleluia, offertory and communion verses, and sequences for special feasts.They may also include chants for the ordinary of the Mass: Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Agnus Dei and for the introductory ‘asperges’ rite. This Gradual - Processional leaf wasscribed in France, c. 1550. This is an original, over 450 years old, not areproduction. The condition is shown in the photos, with clean white vellum andbright colors and gold. This is a leaf of the highest quality and workmanship. This leaf comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. We preferpayment through PayPal. For international purchase we accept onlyPayPal. Ohio residents should add 6.75% sales tax. Shipping in theUnited States is $9.00 via USPS Priority Mail. Outside US, shipping is $42.00 by USPS Registered Mail. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, andcharges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping cost. These charges arethe buyer's responsibility. Pleasecheck with your country's customs office to determine what these additionalcosts will be prior to bidding or buying. We have been full-timedealers in Illuminated Manuscripts, Maps, Prints and Antiquities since 1980.
IM-12627: (183 x 128mm 7 ¼ x5 1/8’’) Original leaf from a scarceRenaissance manuscript Gradual. The opening leaf state...sthis was a “Gradual for the Carthusian Order.” France, c. 1550 – From theRoyal Workshop of Henri II. Small highly illuminated manuscript music wasvery uncommon and expensive, usually reserved for royalty, the very wealthy ormembers of religious orders from notable families. Eight lines in redink with text and musical notation in black ink (on a four-line stave), on animal vellum. Headings, rubrics andruling in red. One large illuminatedinitial in pink with delicate white penwork and floral decoration on a liquid gold ground; six illuminated initials and twoilluminated paraphs in liquid gold over grounds of blue or red with goldtracery. The text begins Daniel 3:40: “[Sicut in] holocaustarietum…” (As in holocausts of rams, and bullocks, and as in thousands of fatlambs: so let our sacrifice be made in thy sight this day, that it may pleasethee: for there is no confusion to them that trust in thee Lord). The large illuminated “S” begins:“Susepimus” (We have undertaken). The illuminated “A” begins: “Alleluia”. The illuminated “E” opens Psalm 80 (King James81): “Exultate deo…” (Rejoice to God our helper: sing aloud to the God ofJacob. Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel). Graduals contain themusical chants for the proper of the Mass: introits, graduals, tracts, alleluia, offertory and communion verses, and sequences for special feasts.They may also include chants for the ordinary of the Mass: Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Agnus Dei and for the introductory ‘asperges’ rite. This Gradual - Processional leaf wasscribed in France, c. 1550. This is an original, over 450 years old, not areproduction. The condition is shown in the photos, with clean white vellum andbright colors and gold. This is a leaf of the highest quality and workmanship. This leaf comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. We preferpayment through PayPal. For international purchase we accept onlyPayPal. Ohio residents should add 6.75% sales tax. Shipping in theUnited States is $9.00 via USPS Priority Mail. Outside US, shipping is $42.00 by USPS Registered Mail. International Buyers – Please Note: Import duties, taxes, andcharges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping cost. These charges arethe buyer's responsibility. Pleasecheck with your country's customs office to determine what these additionalcosts will be prior to bidding or buying. We have been full-timedealers in Illuminated Manuscripts, Maps, Prints and Antiquities since 1980.
