Liturgical chant folium with Marian chants

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Evanston, IL, Northwestern University, Music Library, MSS 1600 (NW-F2)

General Information

Title Liturgical chant folium with Marian chants
Shelfmarks Evanston, Northwestern University, Music Library, MSS 1600 (NW-F2)
Page/Folio Reference fol. 1r–v
Material Parchment
Script, Hands

Gothic book hand

General Remarks

Single folio (membrum disiectum) from a gradual or antiphoner

Current Condition

More about the Current Condition

Parchment shows signs of wear, surface abrasion, and some pigment loss, particularly in decorated initials. Musical text and notation are generally well preserved and legible.

Book Decoration and Musical Notation

Description

Red and blue pen-flourished initials, including a large illuminated “S” for Salve sancta Parens. Decorative initials mark chant incipits (“S,” “B,” “V”), with modest penwork ornament.

  • Musical Notation

    Square notation on four-line red staves.