University of Oregon Special Collections Manuscripts and Rare Books

Four historiated initials cut from an unidentified manuscript antiphonal [002a]

Title
Four historiated initials cut from an unidentified manuscript antiphonal [002a]
LC Subject
Jesus Christ--Art Peter, the Apostle, Saint--Art Paul, the Apostle, Saint Anthony, of Padua, Saint, 1195-1231 Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)
Repository
University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Description
Manuscript document. Title devised by cataloger. Collation: Parchment. Lettering: Italian Gothic Rotunda Binding: Disbound. Leaf MS 111b: S is in blue with white detailing and a green acanthus leaf on the end of each tail. Background appears to be brazilwood (wine colored). Gold leaf is used for the halos of the figures and for the halo surrounding the dove. Nine figures total, with the central figure appearing to be scratched off of primary surface. Figures are clothed in various colors. Background is decorated with numerous diagonal lines
Work Type
illuminated manuscripts
Location
Italy
Date
1425/1435
Identifier
MS_111_002a
Item Locator
MS 111
Rights
No Copyright - United States
Dc Rights Holder
University of Oregon. Libraries. Special Collections & University Archives
Use Restrictions
Property rights reside with Special Collections & University Archives, University of Oregon Libraries. All requests for permission to publish collection materials must be submitted to Special Collections & University Archives.
Language
Latin
Type
Image
Format
image/tiff
Material
parchment
Set
University of Oregon Special Collections Manuscripts and Rare Books
Institution
University of Oregon
Layout
4 unnumbered leaves : 76x 96 mm-171mm x 184 mm