Single leaf, Gradual
Ms. single leaf (cutting) from a gradual; written and illuminated in Spain (Castile), perhaps Avila, 1482-1492.
Text: Initial "G" for Gaudeamus omnes in domino diem festum celebrantes sub honore beati Francisci (introit for the Mass of St. Francis on on Oct. 4). Verso (former recto): fragment of the communion for a Mass of the Blessed Virgin, likely for the Nativity (Sept. 8): "[Beata viscera Mariae virginis quae por] --taverunt | [aete]rni patris - [fili]um alle-- [luia]".
Decoration: 1 historiated initial G (355 x 315 mm), in pink and green foliage, on gold background with vegetal decoration (fruits). Margin decorated with inhabited foliate and floreate ornament and coat of arms.
Artist: Workshop of Juan de Carrión.
15 other leaves are known (see detailed description).