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Leaf from an Antiphonary: Initial H with the Nativity (recto) and Text (verso), c
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Leaf from an Antiphonary: Initial H with the Nativity (recto) and Text (verso), c
Leaf from an Antiphonary: Initial H with the Nativity (recto) and Text (verso), c. 1480. The border ornament and initial design of this leaf have stylistic affinities with South German illumination of the late 1400s and particularly with the Augsburg workshops. It survives along with two known sister leaves with textual and illustrative references to Saint Clare. This saint was widely venerated during the Middle Ages and is closely associated with Saint Francis who installed her with a group of nuns in a community at Assisi. Francis prescribed an austere way of life for the nuns who afterward became known as the Poor Clares. Saint Clare died in 1253 and was canonized in 1255. The prominent references to Clare in the parent codex to which this leaf belongs implies that it was made for a religious community of that order, perhaps in Augsburg or elsewhere in South Germany. The text reads: Hodie nobis celorum rex (On this day the king of heaven). This is the first matins response for Christmas Day
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Augsburg Tempera And Gold On Vellum South Germany
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This print showcases a leaf from an Antiphonary, featuring an exquisite initial H with the Nativity on the front and text on the back. Created around 1480, this leaf exhibits stylistic similarities to South German illumination of the late 1400s, specifically with the Augsburg workshops. What makes this piece even more intriguing is its connection to Saint Clare. The parent codex to which this leaf belongs contains textual and illustrative references to her. Saint Clare was highly venerated during the Middle Ages and closely associated with Saint Francis, who established her in a community of nuns at Assisi. These nuns later became known as the Poor Clares due to their austere way of life prescribed by Francis. The presence of prominent references to Clare suggests that this leaf was crafted for a religious community of that order, possibly in Augsburg or elsewhere in South Germany. The text inscribed on it reads "Hodie nobis celorum rex" (On this day the king of heaven), which serves as the first matins response for Christmas Day. This remarkable print not only captures intricate details but also offers insight into religious practices and artistic traditions prevalent during that era. It stands as a testament to both faith and craftsmanship, inviting viewers into a world where devotion and artistry intertwine seamlessly.
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