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The product is a rare and valuable 16th century illuminated manuscript leaf made of vellum, featuring intricate initial letters in Spanish. This unique piece originates from Europe and is a valuable piece for collectors of religious artifacts and manuscripts. The framed antiphonal vellum leaf showcases the craftsmanship and religious significance of the time period, making it a coveted item for enthusiasts of historical documents and manuscripts.

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I have another listing with a similar page from the same book. Offered here is an authentic antique illuminated manuscript leaf from a large ecclesiastical choir book or antiphonal. This substantial double-sided leaf is handwritten on vellum or parchment and features Latin liturgical text, square-note Gregorian chant notation on red four-line staves, rubricated details, decorative initials, and an elaborate architectural illumination rendered in rich shades of blue, green, red, and sepia. The manuscript is numbered CXCIII on one side and CXCIV on the reverse, indicating consecutive pages 193 and 194 from the original choir book. Large-format antiphonals of this type were traditionally placed on a lectern so that several singers could read the music together during religious services. Based on the script, musical notation, Roman-numeral foliation, and decorative style, the leaf is believed to date from the late 16th to early 17th century, approximately 1575 to 1625. It is likely Southern European and may be Spanish or Italian. The exact date, geographic origin, and attribution have not been independently authenticated. The architectural illumination is especially striking, featuring columns, towers, domed forms, floral ornament, and vivid blue architectural details. The manuscript measures approximately 21.5 inches by 15 inches. Condition is consistent with considerable age and handmade construction. There is discoloration, waviness, staining, edge wear, surface marks, possible pinholes, small losses, and irregularities throughout. These characteristics are visible in the photographs and form part of the manuscript’s historic character. An exceptional piece for a collection of illuminated manuscripts, Gregorian music, early calligraphy, religious art, or historic European decorative arts. It would display beautifully in a custom museum-style double-sided glass frame.

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I have another listing with a similar page from the same book. Offered here is an authentic antique illuminated manuscript leaf from a large ecclesiastical choir book or antiphonal. This impressive double-sided leaf is handwritten on vellum or parchment and features liturgical Latin, square-note Gregorian chant notation on red four-line staves, rubrication, decorative painted initials, and a large illuminated initial rendered in green, blue, red, white, and sepia tones. Apostolorum Petri et Pauli. This identifies the manuscript as part of the liturgy for the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul. The principal chant begins. “Nunc scio vere quia misit Dominus angelum suum”. This translates approximately as. Now I know truly that the Lord has sent his angel. The text concerns Saint Peter’s miraculous deliverance from the hand of Herod and is associated with the liturgy honoring Saints Peter and Paul. The reverse contains further Gregorian chant, several decorative initials, and the Latin phrase. “Domine probasti me et cognovisti me”. O Lord, you have examined me and known me. Both sides bear the Roman numeral LXXVII, representing page 77 of the original choir book. Large-format antiphonals were traditionally placed on a lectern so that multiple singers could read the notation together during religious services. The leaf measures approximately 21.5 inches by 15 inches. Based on its script, notation, pigments, foliation, and decorative style, the manuscript is believed to date from approximately the late 16th to early 17th century and is likely Southern European. The precise date, country of origin, and attribution have not been independently authenticated. Condition is consistent with considerable age and handmade construction. There is age-related discoloration, waviness, staining, surface wear, edge wear, small marks, and natural variation in the vellum. A pale circular area and other irregularities are visible near the lower left portion of the leaf. Please examine all photographs carefully. An exceptional piece for a collection of illuminated manuscripts, Gregorian music, Catholic religious art, early calligraphy, or historic European decorative arts. It would be especially striking displayed in a museum-style double-sided glass frame.

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16th Century Spanish Monk Hymnals Psalters Antiphonals. Four images, printing on both sides of each page. The item “16th Century Spanish Monk Hymnal Psalter Antiphonal pages parchment religious” is in sale since Tuesday, February 23, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Manuscripts”. The seller is “healeyhead” and is located in Ocean City, New Jersey. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Region: Europe
• Subject: Religion, Bibles
• Type: Handwritten Manuscript
• Material: Vellum
• Language: Spanish
• Original/Facsimile: Original

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16th Century Carved Oak Cardinal and putti panel…. Measuring 45cm by 21cm by 5cm. If you have any questions please call me on 07866 475069. Thank you for looking. The item “16th Century Carved Oak Gothic Religious Cardinal Putti Panel” is in sale since Wednesday, January 6, 2021. This item is in the category “Antiques\Woodenware\Carved Figures/Models”. The seller is “mortishainc” and is located in Dorset, Dorset. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Age: Pre-1800
• Primary Material: oak
• Original/Repro: Original

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G allery C lub. Italian school of the end 16th or early 17th century. Portrait of a monk in prayer with a beautiful mountain landscape. Size painting : 25.20 x 20.47 in. Size f ramed : 21.65 x 25.98 in. State of conservation : to restore, hole in top center, see photos. Old restore down to the Center, some lack of pictorial layers, see photos. Network of cracks, see photos. Welcome to G allery C lub. We are specialized in the trade of old paintings from the 16th to the 20th Century coming mainly from the French market. We only select authentic paintings that we like. Good visit in the Gallery. The item “16th century Antique oil painting Portrait Religous Italian School To Restore” is in sale since Tuesday, May 26, 2020. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “galerieclub” and is located in Tassin la Demi Lune. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
• Region of Origin: Europe
• Style: Classicism
• Quantity Type: Single-Piece Work
• Painting Surface: Canvas
• Medium: Oil
• Date of Creation: Pre-1800
• Type: Oil
• Year: 17th century
• Features: on canvas
• Time Period: Seventeenth and front
• Quantity unit: 1
• Color: Blue
• Subject: Religious
• Current artistic: Italian school
• Theme: Religion, Mythology
• Originality: Original

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16th Century Flemish Antwerp School Old Master The Flagellation Christ Antique. The Flagellation, 16th Century. Antwerp School – Oil On Copper. Fine 16th Century Flemish Old Master depiction the Flagellation, oil on copper. Stunning early Northern European Renaissance depiction of the Flagellation. Original condition retaining of of the bold detail and bright pigments typical of the Antwerp School of painting. Good condition for its age with an old inventory number verso. Measurements: 25″ x 22″ framed. Our gallery carefully selects its paintings based on their quality and importance. Surrey Fine Arts only sell original antique oil paintings. As well as our own expertise at Surrey Fine Arts many of our works of art are assessed and authenticated by leading UK and International specialists in their field. We have exclusive contacts to some of the UK’s best restorers. Surrey Fine Arts are specialist. British, Old Masters and Impressionist paintings. The gallery, based in heart of Surrey, carries a large eclectic inventory of important works offering our clients a professional service with complete discretion. We have exclusive connections with dealers, galleries and private collectors internationally. Simply select the country destination to find the appropriate rate. Our paintings are photographed in a well lit gallery and are a true reflection of how they will be viewed in situ. All of our paintings are authentic original antique works of art. We do not sell prints or modern reproductions. Add to Favourite Sellers. Sign up to Newsletter. View more great items. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item “16th Century Flemish Antwerp School Old Master The Flagellation Christ Antique” is in sale since Saturday, August 17, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “beckys_sarah” and is located in FARNBOROUGH, Hampshire. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• size and condition: see detailed description
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Medium: Oil
• Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
• Year: 16th Century
• Features: Framed
• Subject: Religious
• Originality: Original
• Original/ Repro: Original

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16th Century Italian Old Master Christ Descent From The Cross Antique Panel. Descent From The Cross, 16th Century. Early Italian Old Master Oil On Panel. Fine 16th Century Italian Old Master of the Descent From The Cross, oil on panel. Early and important depiction of Christ being removed from the cross. Bright tones and bold figural detail typical of both Flemish and early Italian renaissance painting. Both surface and panel are in superb original condition for its age. Would be enhanced with a professional clean of desired. Provenance: Collection of Old Masters, Cumbria, UK. Measurements: 16″ x 13″ framed. Our gallery carefully selects its paintings based on their quality and importance. Surrey Fine Arts only sell original antique oil paintings. As well as our own expertise at Surrey Fine Arts many of our works of art are assessed and authenticated by leading UK and International specialists in their field. We have exclusive contacts to some of the UK’s best restorers. Surrey Fine Arts are specialist. British, Old Masters and Impressionist paintings. The gallery, based in heart of Surrey, carries a large eclectic inventory of important works offering our clients a professional service with complete discretion. We have exclusive connections with dealers, galleries and private collectors internationally. Simply select the country destination to find the appropriate rate. Our paintings are photographed in a well lit gallery and are a true reflection of how they will be viewed in situ. All of our paintings are authentic original antique works of art. We do not sell prints or modern reproductions. Add to Favourite Sellers. Sign up to Newsletter. View more great items. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item “16th Century Italian Old Master Christ Descent From The Cross Antique Panel” is in sale since Thursday, May 23, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “beckys_sarah” and is located in FARNBOROUGH, Hampshire. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• size and condition: see detailed description
• Subject: Religious
• Style: Realism
• Medium: Oil
• Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Year: 16th Century
• Features: Framed
• Originality: Original

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16th Century Flemish Old Master Christ Wearing The Crown Of Thorns Antique Panel. Christ Wearing The crown Of Thorns, 16th Century. Flemish School – early oil on panel. Fine 16th Century Flemish School Old master depiction of Christ and the Crown of Thorns, oil on panel. Superb early and important Flemish scene of Christ as the Man of Sorrows wearing the crown of Thorns, red cape and sceptre leading up to his mocking. Exceptional bold and bright figural detail typical in Early Flemish master painting. Split panel and some wear as seen. Measurements: 26″ x 20″ framed. Our gallery carefully selects its paintings based on their quality and importance. Surrey Fine Arts only sell original antique oil paintings. As well as our own expertise at Surrey Fine Arts many of our works of art are assessed and authenticated by leading UK and International specialists in their field. We have exclusive contacts to some of the UK’s best restorers. Surrey Fine Arts are specialist. British, Old Masters and Impressionist paintings. The gallery, based in heart of Surrey, carries a large eclectic inventory of important works offering our clients a professional service with complete discretion. We have exclusive connections with dealers, galleries and private collectors internationally. Simply select the country destination to find the appropriate rate. Our paintings are photographed in a well lit gallery and are a true reflection of how they will be viewed in situ. All of our paintings are authentic original antique works of art. We do not sell prints or modern reproductions. Add to Favourite Sellers. Sign up to Newsletter. View more great items. This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item “16th Century Flemish Old Master Christ Wearing The Crown Of Thorns Antique Panel” is in sale since Tuesday, April 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “beckys_sarah” and is located in FARNBOROUGH, Hampshire. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• size and condition: see detailed description
• Subject: Religious
• Style: Realism
• Medium: Oil
• Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Year: 19th Century
• Features: Framed
• Originality: Original

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Head Of St Francis, 16th Century. Fine 16th 17th Century Italian Old Master depiction of the head of St Francis, oil on panel. Superb early devotional icon of St Francis painted by a major hand and distinctly similar to works by Titian, possibly by a member of his studio/circle. Excellent condition, old labels verso with chalk markings. Antique gilt frame, good panel condition. Provenance: from the Hohenzollern collection. Measurements: 20″ x 16″ framed. Our paintings are carefully selected based on their quality, age, condition and historical importance. Surrey Fine Arts only sell original period/antique oil paintings. We are happy to send our paintings anywhere in the world regardless of value or size and are happy to work with our buyers to make sure they receive their item quickly and safely. As well as our own expertise at Surrey Fine Arts many of our works of art are assessed and authenticated by leading UK and International specialists in their field. The item “16th 17th Century Italian Old Master Saint Francis Monk Portrait Antique TITIAN” is in sale since Saturday, October 20, 2018. This item is in the category “Art\Paintings”. The seller is “beckys_sarah” and is located in FARNBOROUGH, Hampshire. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Australia.

• Original/ Repro: Original
• size and condition: see detailed description
• Style: Realism
• Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
• Medium: Oil
• Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
• Features: Framed
• Subject: Religious
• Originality: Original
• Year: 17th Century

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