Initial (fragment).

Description

Title: Initial (fragment).
Published / Created: [14--].
Publication Place: Italy
Abstract: Manuscript fragment on parchment of a large, illuminated initial "D" and on the obverse an unidentified chant
Description: In Latin.
Script: written in gothic script (littera textualis formata).
Decoration: large illuminated initial "D" or "O" in blue, pink, green, and red on a gold ground, with elongated marginal flourishes ending in gold balls outlined and decorated with black; musical notation in black on a 4-line staff in red; there is no punctuation.
Extent: ff. 1 : 242 x 152 mm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: Latin

Genre: Manuscripts, Medieval Italy 15th century
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscript Fragments in Beinecke Library
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library
Material: parchment ;
Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Geographic): Connecticut
New Haven.
Subject (Name): Catholic Church
Subject (Topic): Liturgy
Manuscripts, Medieval
Subjects: Catholic Church > Liturgy
Manuscripts, Medieval > Connecticut > New Haven
Italy > 15th century
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscript Fragments in Beinecke Library
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library

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Citation: Initial (fragment). General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.