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This is a monumental, full-scale 16th-century Spanish liturgical antiphonal choirbook leaf written on high-quality, heavy animal vellum. Measuring an impressive 29 x 21 inches (approx. 73.6 x 53.3 cm). This giant folio-sized artifact was crafted for a central monastery lectern, allowing an entire choir to read the liturgy simultaneously during services.Written in an oversized, highly legible Gothic Textualis book hand using dark iron-gall ink.Initials: Embellished with three beautifully styled Gothic Lombardic initials in vibrant red ink (\"H\", \"U\", and \"I\") to mark the transition of stanzas.Ruling: Features unique triple-ruled vertical margins in red ink, a classic decorative style favored by early modern Spanish monastic scribes.Text & Significance
This leaf contains 9th-century hymn traditionally sung during Pentecost Matins: \"Iam Christus astra ascenderat\" (Now Christ had ascended to the stars), celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit.The visible text includes the prominent stanzas:“Hinc te precántes quæsumus, Ignósce culpis ómnibus...” (Hence we pray Thee, we beseech Thee, forgive all our sins...)“Ut cum repénte cœperis Clarére nube iúdicis...” (So that when suddenly Thou shalt begin to shine from the cloud of judgment...)Authentic age-related toning, minor peripheral edge wear, and natural vellum cockling.The vellum is thick, robust, stable. The text block and red pigments remain remarkably crisp, dark, and perfectly legible.
Large tear photographed. And historic mend at top. Please review the high-resolution photographs to inspect the exact margin details, measurements, and condition.Shipping includes time and materials for shipping such a large piece.
