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	Two Prophets, in initials S and V Cut from a Gradual (II), in Latin. Italy, Florence, Santa Maria degli Angeli, 1392–99 Illuminated by Don Silvestro dei Gherarducci for Paolo Venier, abbot of San Michele à Murano Purchased by Pierpont Morgan, 1910; MS M.478.16, 17. See CORSAIR catalog record for this item » The initial S (of Salus) begins the Introit to the Mass for the nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost, while the V (of Venite) begins the Introit for Easter Wednesday. The fragmentary texts on the backs of the cuttings were sufficient to identify the Introits. About this department List of works Text only list Search images Order images

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