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Historiated initial from an Antiphoner: Marlay cutting It. 77a

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Historiated initial from an Antiphoner

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Description

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Parchment, 113 x 136 mm, two four-line musical staves ruled in red ink, two fragmentary lines of text, largely obscured by remains of paper mount.

CONTENT: On reverse, fragmentary text subiu […]; the initial probably introduced the responsory to the first lesson at Matins for the Feast of St Agnes (January 21), Diem festum sacratissimae virginis

DECORATION: Historiated initial in pink with white highlighting on a ground of solid gold, housing half-length figures: [D] St Agnes holding palm and book with Lamb of God.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley

Dating

15th Century, third quarter
Circa 1450 CE - Circa 1460 CE

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Project

  • Cambridge Illuminated

Materials used in production

Gold

Components of the work

Support composed of parchment

Techniques used in production

Penwork
Illumination

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Identification numbers

Accession number: Marlay cutting It. 77a
Primary reference Number: 176718
Project ID: 1417

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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 27 August 2024

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Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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