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Initial from a Gradual
Artist: Vimercate, Tomasino da
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Parchment, 305 x 249 mm, traces of a musical stave ruled in red beneath partially removed paper mount on verso.
CONTENT: The initial probably introduced the Introit to the Mass on Easter Sunday, Resurrexi, et adhuc tecum sum, alleluia (Ps. 138:5-6)
DECORATION: Historiated initial in graded pale pink on a gold ground with acanthus and floral extensions: [R] Resurrection.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1912) by Marlay, Charles Brinsley
15th Century, Early#
Production date:
circa
AD 1400
Support composed of parchment
Accession number: Marlay cutting It. 14
Primary reference Number: 176539
Project ID: 1366
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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