1 Unknown – Illuminated Antiphonary Leaf – Hymns and Antiphons for Saints and Martyrs – Manuscript on Vellum (1600s, Italy)
This double-sided antiphonary leaf, produced in 17th-century Italy, features Gregorian chant written in Latin with square neumatic notation on a four-line red staff. The script is Gothic, executed in bold black ink with rubrics and initials in red. The headings “Hymnus” and “Ant. Ad laudes plurimor. mart.” identify the chants as hymns and antiphons intended for liturgical celebrations in honor of saints and martyrs.
The left page ends with the exclamation “Gloria” in large decorated script, while the right page contains a red-inked initial “U” with an intricate cadel and fragmentary chants referencing palm-bearing martyrs (as seen in the line ut palma florebit). The manuscript’s generous scale and careful layout suggest it was used for communal choral singing, likely within a monastic or ecclesiastical setting.
Artist or Maker:
Unknown
Dimensions:
40 cm × 26 cm
Medium:
Manuscript on vellum with ink and red pigment
Date:
1600s, Italy
Condition Report:
This work is in good condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or fox or mottled marks to be expected with age. Please review the images carefully for condition details, and feel free to contact us with any questions or for a comprehensive condition report.
| Värdering | 2 000 - 3 000 SEK |
| Köparprovision (inkl. moms) | 25% |
| Slagavgift (inkl. moms) | 60 SEK |
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