Polyphonic Passion
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The digitisation and analysis of this fragment was generously supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.
General Information
A hybrid Gothic script written in a single hand.
The same parts of the play are shown on the front and back covers of the host volume accompanied by a different melody.
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Indications of who is speaking are given to the left of the notation, e.g. "<D>ixit / pilatus".
Original Condition
Current Condition
A single large leaf repurposed as a wrapper for the host volume.
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A later paper pastedown has been added at the front and back of the volume, obscuring the leaf's dorse.
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There is staining to the parchment in places.
Book Decoration and Musical Notation
No decoration. However, the letters beginning the chants are missing, suggesting these were originally intended to be decorated in some way.
Mensural notation on 5-line red staves with accompanying text below.
Content
- Content Item
- Text Language Latin
- Title Passion play
- Content Description
This leaf focuses on the trial of Jesus by Pontius Pilate in the preatorium in Jerusalem.
History
Host Volume
In-8o