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Choir psalter and Hymnal

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Item No: mcai700061
Additional Title: Choir psalter and Hymnal
Script: Rotunda
Language: Latin
Folio Number: front 70:6
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Initial D with David pointing to his eye
Notes: These cuttings can be dated to ca. 1470-1480.
Notes: This initial begins Psalm 26, "Dominus illuminatio mea ..." (The Lord is my light), read at Matins on Mondays. Lewis E M 70:5-8 are from the same manuscript illuminated by Giuglielmo Giraldi, a Ferrarese illuminator whose activity can be documented from 1445-1490.
Country: Country:Italy
City/Town/Township:Ferrara

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1499
Image Dimensions Width: 561 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E M 70:5-8
Creator Name: Benedetto, Bordon, workshop of - Artist

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