Item Info

Script: Rotunda
Language: Latin
Folio Number: front 47:18
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Initial B with the Holy Trinity
Notes: These cuttings can be dated to ca. 1300.
Notes: This initial begins the Introit for Trinity Sunday, "Benedicta sit sancta Trinitas ..." (Blessed be the Holy Trinity).

Lewis E M 47:18-20, all from the same manuscript, were done by an anonymous Umbria illuminator active at the turn of the thirteenth century known as the First Master of the Gubbio Choirbooks. He is so-called after a series of choir books illuminated by his hand that are now housed in the State Archives of Gubbio, Italy.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1662022
Country: Country:Italy
Region/County:Umbria

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1310
Image Dimensions Width: 175 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E M 47:18-20
Creator Name: First Master of the Gubbio Choirbooks - Artist