15th Century Manuscript Leaf in Floater Frame | Rare Manuscripts

This framed historical leaf is an exquisite treasure for any collector of illuminated manuscripts. The double-sided museum-quality frame elegantly presents a meticulously preserved manuscript leaf from a breviary dating back to the 15th century. Crafted by Jonah Gallery, this professionally framed masterpiece expertly conserves the vellum material, retaining its authentic vintage allure with the subtle imperfections that bear witness to its storied past. Written in iron gall medieval calligraphic lettering, this breviarium is a sacred liturgical book used in Christianity for praying the canonical hours, faithfully recited at seven fixed prayer times. These pages hail from a breviary used across Europe during the 15th century. Highlighted within are six exquisitely crafted drop cap decorative letters, rendered in vibrant hues of vermillion red and azurite blue, crafted with the artistry of ancient ink. The front frame, adorned with acid-free off-white matboard, draws attention to the intricate details of the manuscript, featuring religious motifs that enhance its spiritual significance. The inclusion of Italian language further enriches the historical and cultural context of this rare piece. The reverse side of the aged leaf is displayed through a window cut in the back frame, revealing two columns of ancient text, accompanied by a label bearing testament to its authenticity: __________________________________ ORIGINAL ANTIQUE PRINT AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED ITALIAN / FRENCH BREVIARY HAND-WRITTEN ON VELLUM ELECTED ca. 15TH C. MUSEUM-QUALITY MATERIALS JONAH GALLERY 24 West Tioga Street, Tunkhannock, PA 18657 _____________________________________ This artifact embodies a tangible link to the past, deserving of preservation by collectors who share a passion for history and a commitment to honoring its enduring legacy. Details: Frame: Wood and gold-painted embellishment. Glass: 2 panel front and back Frame size: 19"w x 22 1/2"h Vellum size: 9 3/4"w x 13 5/8"h Frame depth: 1 1/8" Frame hardware: 2 - D-Ring Picture Hangers Keywords: - Illuminated manuscript - 15th-century breviary - Medieval calligraphy - Antique vellum leaf - Framed religious text - Jonah Gallery - Double-sided frame - Museum-quality - Iron gall ink - Medieval drop caps - Liturgical book - Canonical hours - Azurite blue ink - Vermillion red ink - Sacred Christian book - Historical manuscript - Italian language manuscript - Decorative lettering - Off-white matboard - Religious motifs - Collectible antique - Medieval European art - Authentic breviary leaf - Antique liturgical manuscript - Rare manuscript - Gothic script - Religious artifact - Devotional book - Historic document - Ancient manuscript - Vintage breviary - Handwritten leaf - Ecclesiastical art - Sacred text - Antique calligraphy - Decorative manuscript - Medieval artifact - Liturgical artifact - European history - Collectible manuscript - Christian relic - Manuscript fragment - Archival preservation - Antique frame - Historical ephemera - Museum piece - Old manuscript - Ancient writing