Spain - Document - Canto Gregoriano - 1600
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Gregorian chant parchment in a crystal frame, two-sided, dating from the 16th century; a handwritten parchment leaf from a choir book (Gregorian chant) in Latin, originated in Spain, circa 1600, in good condition.
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Gregorian Parchment in a Glass Frame on Two Sides, 16th Century.
This is a hand-written parchment leaf belonging to a Choir Book (Gregorian Chant / Licational / Antiphonal / Gradual), typically dated to the 16th–17th centuries.
Offertory Section: "Offert. Confitebuntur celi mirabilia tua Domine, et veritatem tuam in Ecclesia sanctorum, alleluia, alleluia" ("They shall declare the heavens your wonders, Lord, and your truth in the church of the saints, alleluia, alleluia", corresponding to Psalm 88:6)
Initial letters: Features hand-illuminated illuminated initials in blue and red with laces/filigree and Gothic/rotunda calligraphy (the "C" of Confitebuntur and the "S" of Stabit in the lower communion).
Gregorian square notation on a red-ink ruled staff (five-line staff).
Begins by finishing the "Alleluia" of the previous chant.
A large decorated initial letter "E" stands out, drawn with elegant feathered pen strokes in black ink.
Chant: "Exaudi, Deus, orationem meam cum deprecor: a timore inimici eripe animam meam" ("Hear, O God, my prayer as I cry to you; deliver my soul from the fear of the enemy", corresponding to Psalm 63/64:2)
Gregorian Parchment in a Glass Frame on Two Sides, 16th Century.
This is a hand-written parchment leaf belonging to a Choir Book (Gregorian Chant / Licational / Antiphonal / Gradual), typically dated to the 16th–17th centuries.
Offertory Section: "Offert. Confitebuntur celi mirabilia tua Domine, et veritatem tuam in Ecclesia sanctorum, alleluia, alleluia" ("They shall declare the heavens your wonders, Lord, and your truth in the church of the saints, alleluia, alleluia", corresponding to Psalm 88:6)
Initial letters: Features hand-illuminated illuminated initials in blue and red with laces/filigree and Gothic/rotunda calligraphy (the "C" of Confitebuntur and the "S" of Stabit in the lower communion).
Gregorian square notation on a red-ink ruled staff (five-line staff).
Begins by finishing the "Alleluia" of the previous chant.
A large decorated initial letter "E" stands out, drawn with elegant feathered pen strokes in black ink.
Chant: "Exaudi, Deus, orationem meam cum deprecor: a timore inimici eripe animam meam" ("Hear, O God, my prayer as I cry to you; deliver my soul from the fear of the enemy", corresponding to Psalm 63/64:2)
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of books
1
Author/ Illustrator
Frailes Españoles
Title
Canto Gregoriano
Condition
Good
Year
1600
Language
Latin
Original language
Yes
Country of origin
Spain
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