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Historiated Initial (A) Excised from a Gradual: Christ in Majesty with King David and Prophets
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This initial <em>A </em>probably refers to one of the most famous responses in Latin sung on the first Advent Sunday before Christmas: <em>Aspiciens a longe et ecce video Dei potentiam venientem</em> (I look from afar, and behold I see the power of God coming). With this song the physical presence of Christ in the world was celebrated. The leaf is probably taken from an antiphonary, a large liturgical book used by the choir for chanting. The style is reminiscent of Italian art during the 1200s and can be dated to the time before the Black Death.
| Artist / Maker | Italy, Florence (?) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1300–1340 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy, Florence (?) |
| Medium | ink, tempera, and gold on parchment |
| Dimensions | Sheet: 28 x 24 cm (11 x 9 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Manuscript |
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