Gregorian Chant manuscript leaf, c. 1625
A large manuscript leaf of Gregorian Chant music. Recto: Five lines of music and text written on heavy vellum, probably ox. The text is written in a rounded gothic hand (Rotunda). The music, with a flat in the key signature, is on a five-line stave ruled in red and written in black ink. Verso: As Recto Source: Spain Date: Early 17th century, c. 1625 Condition: Good condition overall. One tiny (about 2 mm.) hole in the vellum. A few ink spots in the centre and a (repaired) tear in the vellum at the top that is masked off by the mat. Image size: 470x300 mm. Mat size: 655x470 mm. Presented in a museum quality mat with backing, ready to frame. Certificate of Authenticity.
Post/packing within Australia: $24 Overseas: ask for quote. Notes: Gregorian chant was traditionally sung by choirs of men and boys in churches, or by women and men of religious orders in their chapels. It is the music of the Roman Rite, performed in the Mass and the monastic Office. Gregorian chant supplanted or marginalized the other indigenous plainchant traditions of the Christian West to become the official music of the Roman Catholic liturgy.
Price: AUD $385Labels: Chant, Gregorian, leaf, manuscript |
