Initial S[alve sancta parens] with the Virgin Adored by Angels, and Singing Benedictine Monks: Single Leaf from a Gradual
c. 1270
Source image
https://clevelandart.org/art/1951.313
This large initial S introduces the introit (beginning) for a Saturday Votive Mass of the Virgin Mary. The text begins Salve sancta parens (Hail Holy Parent [Mother]). The double curve of the letter creates two registers for the representation of independent scenes. The initia...
Manuscript
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en
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wikidata
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"Q79908799"
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Terms
Culture
South Italy, 13th century
Technique
ink, tempera, and gold on parchment
Genre
Manuscript
Department
Medieval Art
Relations
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