Leaf from a Psalter, illuminated manuscript in Latin on vellum, [Italy (Rome?), 15th century]

Property from the Albright-Knox Art Gallery

Leaf from a Psalter

Illuminated manuscript in Latin on vellum. [Italy (Rome?), 15th century (second half)]

Single leaf, c.285×210mm; (c.180×105mm); the text comprising part of the 5th–7th collects that usually follow the Litany in liturgical manuscripts of the Use of Rome; two fine illuminated initials in gold and colours. The recto somewhat worn; the verso in fine condition

The first lines mention ‘famulo tuo pontifici nostro’ where other manuscripts specify ‘ministro’ or ‘episcopo’, suggesting this manuscript was written for use in Rome.

LITERATURE:

Scott Gwara, Otto Ege’s Manuscripts (Cayce, SC, 2013), Handlist no. 110 and figs. 90-91; citing leaves at two American institutions.

PROVENANCE:

Otto Ege

Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, NY; Gallery Purchase, 1940 (1940:355.15)