Gebetbuch (Fragment)

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Gebetbuch (Fragment)

Five leaves from a prayer book (Gebetbuch) in Middle Dutch, parchment. Consists of one bifolium and three loose leaves, probably consecutive. Main body text in brown in a Dutch bastard hand(?) with red highlights and rubrics. The leaves appear to have been removed intact from a volume and not recycled as binding fragments. Date: circa 15th Century

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Bastard Bifolium Binding Body Consecutive Consists Fragment Fragments Highlights Intact Loose Main Manuscript Parchment Prayer Recycled Removed Rubrics 15th Volume

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1. Title: Five Leaves from a 15th Century Middle Dutch Prayer Book (Gebetbuch) 2. Description: This image showcases five leaves extracted from an ancient Middle Dutch prayer book, known as Gebetbuch. The leaves consist of one bifolium and three loose leaves, suggesting they were likely consecutive in the original volume. The main body text is written in a brown bastard hand, with red highlights and rubrics adding depth and visual interest. The parchment, a testament to the book's age, bears the marks of time, revealing its medieval origins. 3. Historical Context: The Gebetbuch, dating back to the 15th century, is an essential piece of Dutch cultural heritage. The text is written in Middle Dutch, a precursor to the modern Dutch language. The leaves appear to have been removed intact from their original volume, rather than being recycled as binding fragments or other materials. 4. Manuscript Details: The main body text is penned in a Dutch bastard hand, a common script during the late Middle Ages. Red highlights and rubrics are used throughout the leaves to draw attention to important sections and prayers. The parchment, a durable and long-lasting material, has preserved the text remarkably well. 5. Significance: This fragment of a 15th century Middle Dutch prayer book offers a glimpse into the religious practices and linguistic traditions of the Dutch people during the Middle Ages. Its preservation is a testament to the enduring value of medieval manuscripts as historical and cultural artifacts. 6. Provenance: The exact origin of this prayer book fragment is unknown, but it is now part of the UCL Library Services Digital Collections, accessible through Mary Evans Prints Online. Researchers, scholars, and history enthusiasts can study and learn from this precious piece of history, contributing to a deeper understanding of the Middle Dutch language and the religious practices of the past.

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