Item Info

Script: Rotunda
Language: Latin
Folio Number: front 47:12
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Initial A with Isaiah prophesying the coming of Christ
Notes: This cutting can be dated to ca. 1325.
Notes: This initial begins the first response of the first nocturn of Matins for the first Sunday in Advent, "Aspiciens a longe ..." (Long had I been watching).

Lewis E M 47:12-15 appear to be from the same manuscript based on similarities in layout, script, and other physical evidence. If this is the case, the manuscript was illuminated by at least two artists, one of whom was either French or working in the manner of contemporary French painting. His work can be seen in the figures in this initial, especially in the depiction of the two figures.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1662020
Country: Country:Italy

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1350
Image Dimensions Width: 330 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E M 47:12-15