Leaf of a gradual
F-igka
This description draws on observations made in both the library's catalog and also on Cantus Database.
General Information
Original Condition
The staff lines for the first line of music are visible underneath the illumination. This and lack of visible bleed-through indicate that the usual mise-en-page for this book was five staves.
Current Condition
This single leaf has been glued to a backing and framed.
Book Decoration and Musical Notation
From Cantus Database: "Illuminated initial "D" with Andrew (long beard) holding a cross and a book. Blue, orange, green and gold decoration in the margins."
From the library description: "foot of page decoration includes the Oliivetan coat of arms between 2 additional heraldic symbols."
Square notation on a four-line red staff. Some red lines of division. Upward custodes; narrow clef; slightly angled b-flat.
Chants for the Vigil of Andrew.