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Nativity Scene from a 15th Century Italian Antiphonal the host of angels rejoices because eternal salvation has appeared to the human race
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Stunning
leaf from a northern Italian antiphonal on parchment (late 15th
century). 4 4-line staves with square notation in black with
corresponding lines of lyrics on both sides. Large historiated
initial "H" elaborately painted in pink, blue, green & purple on a rich
gold background opens the chant. The painting within the initial
depicts the nativity with Mary and Joseph kneeling in prayer over the
baby Jesus who rests on his mother's mantle. The scene is painted
on a landscape background where an ox and a donkey from the manger are
clearly visible. Additional large initial "S" painted in red with
green, white & gold floral decoration. The music is from "Hodie
Nobis Caelorum Rex" (Today the King of Heaven), a chant sung on
Christmas.
Size: 574 x 414 mm (approx. 22.6 x 16.3inches) Initial: 144 x128 mm $6100 #IMC5373
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The text in Latin:
Click here for
YouTube clip of Benedictine monks chanting "Hodie Nobis Caelorum
Rex" |
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