Bifolium with Initial C, from an Antiphonary

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ca. 1320 · Tempera and ink on parchment · Medieval Art

The schematized floral pattern in the letter of this Bolognese leaf closely resembles the motifs in the cutting by Nerius shown nearby. The chant "Sound the Trumpet in Zion" was inspired by the writings of the prophet Joel and is sung on the fourth Sunday of Advent, immediately before Christmas.

Artist: Unknown
Date: ca. 1320
Medium: Tempera and ink on parchment
Culture: Italian
Department: Medieval Art
Credit line: Gift of Miss Alice M. Dike, in memory of her father, Henry A. Dike, 1928

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