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Italian Illuminated Vellum Manuscript Page
Italian Illuminated Vellum Manuscript Page
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Description
17th-18th century AD. A rectangular vellum leaf with drypoint ruling to the one decorated side, six illuminated initials - three with scenes from the life of Christ i.e. nativity, entrance to a city riding on a donkey, crucifixion on Golgotha; three with indoor scenes of venerating a relic; musical notation on a four-line stave and texts 'qua morte esset' (as if it were death) and 'Sicut' (such, as"). 29 grams, 36 x 25cm (14 x 9 3/4"). Property of an East Anglia gentleman; acquired on the UK art market. The phrase qua mort esset appears in the choral work Feria II sexte hebdomade quadragesime written in 1760 by Jacques de Voragine.
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Fine condition.
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Italian Illuminated Vellum Manuscript Page

Estimate £400 - £600
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Starting Price £180
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