Item Info

Script: Rotunda
Language: Latin
Folio Number: front
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Initial H with a King, possibly David
Notes: This cutting can be dated to before 1496.
Notes: This initial begins the Introit for the Vigil of the feast of the Nativity (Christmas Eve), "Hodie scientis quia veniet dominus ..." (Today you shall know that the Lord will come). The inscription on the king's scroll reads: "Conceptio tua dei genitrix virgo gaudium annuntiavit universo mundo" (Your Conception, Virgin Mother of God, has announced joy to the entire world).
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1646130
Country: Country:Italy
City/Town/Township:Siena

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1499
Image Dimensions Width: 525 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E M 69:18
Creator Name: Bernardino di Michele Cignoni - Artist