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Noted missal (miniature of the crucifixion)

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Mechelen, Stadsarchief Mechelen, archief Schrijnwerkers, nr. 1

Georgina Babinszki, Vlaamse Erfgoedbibliotheken, 2024 (Born Digital)

General Information

Title Liturgical manuscript (miniature of the crucifixion)
Material Parchment

Original Condition

Page Height at least 281 mm
Page Width 194 mm
Height of Written Area at least 281 mm
Width of Written Area at least 194 mm
Number of Columns 2
Width of Columns at least 81 mm
Number of Lines at least 22
Line Height 13 – 19 mm
Ruling Staves provide a full ruling.
Numbering

Modern foliation on fol. 2r in pencil.

Current Condition

Dimensions 281 x 194 mm

Book Decoration and Musical Notation

Description

Full-page miniature on fol. 2r depicting the Crucifixion with Virgin Mary and St John. Notable stylistic element are the compactness of the fingers and toes of feet (hands are outlined as ovals, fingers are simple lines); the fine lines of painted gold on the rims of clothes. There is a rather sketchy skull of Adam at the root of the cross. Landscape executed in watercolour technique, with hills covered by scattered knolls of grass and trees and with two groups of towers in the background. The miniature is framed by a red band on three sides and a painted gold frame all around, with the upper side arched.

In the lower margin a golden quadrefoil on blue background, with the inscription: "[…]atem tuam rede[m]ist[i] salva nos domine". Lower part of inscription is lost because of the trimming of the page.
  • Musical Notation

    Square notation on staves of four red lins. At the bottom of col. B four lines added by a different hand. Plain versals, alternating in red and blue. 

    • Content

    • Content Item
      • Text Language Latin
      • Title Eucharistic prayer
      • Content Description

        "Vere dignum et iustum est" (g02785)
      • fol. 2v

    Host Volume

    Title Register of the guild of the Mechelen cabinet makers, with copies of their charters and privileges.
    Date of Origin/Publication Early 17th century, with later additions
    Place of Origin/Publication Mechelen
    Remarks

    The page opposite the miniature has the text of the oath sworn by the new guild members. The oath taker would put his hand on the miniature during the ceremony.
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