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"Exploring the Rich History and Beauty of Missals

Background imageMissal Collection: Princess Elizabeth, later Queen, c1547, (1902)

Princess Elizabeth, later Queen, c1547, (1902). Portrait of the future Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) aged 14, before she was expected to be queen

Background imageMissal Collection: Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Engraving. Colored

Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Engraving. Colored
Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Queen of Spain and Empress of Germany. Engraving after a painting of Titian, by Al Dauvergne. The Artistic Illustration, 1902. Colored

Background imageMissal Collection: Monk with Skull, Etc

Monk with Skull, Etc
Father Leonard Parisinus, a missionary monk, with a selection of significant items - a skull, a crucifix, a missal and an empty candlestick

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal Vetus Oxemense. Drop cap depicting The Pentecost. 12t

Missal Vetus Oxemense. Drop cap depicting The Pentecost. 12t
Codex Missal Vetus Oxemense. Anonimous. 12th-13th centuries. Parchment. Drop cap depicting The Pentecost. Spain

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal with scene of the Crucifixion. School of Avignon (1409). Gothic art. Miniature Painting

Missal with scene of the Crucifixion. School of Avignon (1409). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN
CUL4868275 Missal with scene of the Crucifixion. School of Avignon (1409). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Background imageMissal Collection: Jewish family observing passover. 15th century (chromolithograph after miniature from missal)

Jewish family observing passover. 15th century (chromolithograph after miniature from missal)
536052 Jewish family observing passover. 15th century (chromolithograph after miniature from missal); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal with silver cover with roundels showing the Lamb of God. 17th century (object)

Missal with silver cover with roundels showing the Lamb of God. 17th century (object)
542944 Missal with silver cover with roundels showing the Lamb of God. 17th century (object); (add.info.: Liturgical book with text for celebration of Mass through the year)

Background imageMissal Collection: Leaf of Antiphonal or Choir Missal on vellum. Notation is on the five-line stave as used today

Leaf of Antiphonal or Choir Missal on vellum. Notation is on the five-line stave as used today. Text is in Latin
528349 Leaf of Antiphonal or Choir Missal on vellum. Notation is on the five-line stave as used today. Text is in Latin. Spain, c1650. Music Vocal Religion Christian ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, page 8

Missal of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, page 8
3496907 Missal of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, page 8; (add.info.: Milano Archivio -Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio-Pagina 8r Messale di Gian Galeazzo Visconti-Museo di Sant'Ambrogio-Milano)

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal for Passau, 1505. Creators: Hans Burgkmair, the Elder, Erhard Ratdolt

Missal for Passau, 1505. Creators: Hans Burgkmair, the Elder, Erhard Ratdolt
Missal for Passau, 1505

Background imageMissal Collection: Old Bible and catholic rosary beads. Religious symbol

Old Bible and catholic rosary beads. Religious symbol

Background imageMissal Collection: Old Bible and catholic rosary beads. Religious symbol

Old Bible and catholic rosary beads. Religious symbol

Background imageMissal Collection: Manuscript Leaf with the Crucifixion, from a Missal, ca. 1270-80. Creator: Unknown

Manuscript Leaf with the Crucifixion, from a Missal, ca. 1270-80. Creator: Unknown
Manuscript Leaf with the Crucifixion, from a Missal, ca. 1270-80. Jesus hangs on the cross, with the Virgin Mary and Saint John, Adam rises from a sarcophagus collecting sacrificial blood in a chalice

Background imageMissal Collection: Russian manuscript painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown

Russian manuscript painting, (1898). Creator: Unknown
Russian manuscript painting, (1898). Fig 1: From a Gospel of the 14th century in the Imperial Public Library. Figs 3, 12 and 13: From Psalteries in the library of the Trinity Cloister near Moscow

Background imageMissal Collection: 16th Century. Albert Durers Prayer Book, 1862

16th Century. Albert Durers Prayer Book, 1862. From The Book of Ornamental Alphabets - Ancient & Mediae val, by F. G. Delamotte. [E. & F. Spon, London, 1862]

Background imageMissal Collection: The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Missal of Claude, Queen of Francis I., 1862. Creator: Unknown

The Loan Collection, South-Kensington: Missal of Claude, Queen of Francis I., 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Loan Collection, South-Kensington, 1862. 'A magnificent missal, painted on vellum, with illuminated capitals, and whole leaves painted with illustrations from Scripture history

Background imageMissal Collection: Sacramentary (Incunable Fragment)

Sacramentary (Incunable Fragment)
Two consecutive bifolios from an incunabula, parchment. Part of a liturgical text, probably a sacramentary but possibly a missal. Date: Late circa 15th Century

Background imageMissal Collection: Noted Missal (Fragment)

Noted Missal (Fragment)
Parchment leaf, probably from a missal, cut to about 1/3 of its original size. The liturgical text on this fragment is from the Second Book of Kings, featuring the widow visiting the prophet Elisha

Background imageMissal Collection: Liturgical Text (Fragment)

Liturgical Text (Fragment)
Leaf from a liturgical text, either a missal or a breviary, parchment. Text in a single column in dark brown ink in a Caroline minuscule with red capitals and rubrics. Date: circa 11th Century

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal (Fragment)

Missal (Fragment)
Fragment from a Missal, parchment. A double leaf that has been cut in half horizontally so the bottom of each folio is missing. Date: Mid 15th Century

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal. of St. Eulalia. Liturgical book, C. 1403. By Rafael

Missal. of St. Eulalia. Liturgical book, C. 1403. By Rafael Destorrents (1375-15th century). 1st folio. Martyrdom of St. Stephen, stoned to death. Archive of Barcelona Cathedral. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageMissal Collection: Initial. Missal

Initial. Missal
Missal. Initial detail. Friar near death. Latin. Codex 9. 1524. Printing Rosenbach (Barcelona, Spain). Chapter Archive of Tortosa. Catalonia. Spain

Background imageMissal Collection: No. 98 f. 302v The Virgin, from the Missale Romanorum, c. 1400 (vellum)

No. 98 f. 302v The Virgin, from the Missale Romanorum, c. 1400 (vellum)
IND49141 No.98 f.302v The Virgin, from the Missale Romanorum, c.1400 (vellum) by Spanish School, (15th century); Tarazona Cathedral Archives, Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain; Index Fototeca

Background imageMissal Collection: No. 98 f. 25v The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, from the Missale Romanorum, c

No. 98 f. 25v The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, from the Missale Romanorum, c. 1400 (vellum)
IND49137 No.98 f.25v The Presentation of the Lord in the Temple, from the Missale Romanorum, c.1400 (vellum) by Spanish School, (15th century); Tarazona Cathedral Archives, Zaragoza, Aragon

Background imageMissal Collection: No. 98 f. 210v The Arrival of the Holy Spirit to the Virgin, from the Missale Romanorum, c

No. 98 f. 210v The Arrival of the Holy Spirit to the Virgin, from the Missale Romanorum, c. 1400 (manuscript)
IND49136 No.98 f.210v The Arrival of the Holy Spirit to the Virgin, from the Missale Romanorum, c.1400 (manuscript) by Spanish School, (15th century); Tarazona Cathedral Archives, Zaragoza, Aragon

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal of Notre Dame, Paris

Missal of Notre Dame, Paris
7259644 Missal of Notre Dame, Paris by French School, (14th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Ref. MS 84-1972 fol)

Background imageMissal Collection: Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of

Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of St Eustorgio in Milan
5979526 Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of St Eustorgio in Milan, f.266r, Inhabited initial [S] depicting a Bishop

Background imageMissal Collection: Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of

Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of St Eustorgio in Milan
5979525 Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of St Eustorgio in Milan, f.136v and 137r

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal of Notre Dame, Paris

Missal of Notre Dame, Paris
7246943 Missal of Notre Dame, Paris by French School, (14th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Ref. MS 84-1972 fol)

Background imageMissal Collection: Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of

Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of St Eustorgio in Milan
5979524 Ms 34. Missal (Ambrosian Rite) commissioned by Guglielmo Lampugnani for the Dominican convent of St Eustorgio in Milan, f

Background imageMissal Collection: Ms 577 f. 1 Historiated initial P depicting a male figure in the wilderness

Ms 577 f. 1 Historiated initial P depicting a male figure in the wilderness, from Messale di Sant Egidio
AII78864 Ms 577 f.1 Historiated initial P depicting a male figure in the wilderness, from Messale di Sant Egidio, illuminated by Bartolomeo di Fruosino (1366-1441) 1421 (vellum) by Italian School

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal Stand, 1937. Creator: Gerald Transpota

Missal Stand, 1937. Creator: Gerald Transpota
Missal Stand, 1937

Background imageMissal Collection: Stand for Missal, c. 1939. Creator: Gerald Transpota

Stand for Missal, c. 1939. Creator: Gerald Transpota
Stand for Missal, c. 1939

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal Holder, c. 1939. Creator: Gordena Jackson

Missal Holder, c. 1939. Creator: Gordena Jackson
Missal Holder, c. 1939

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal Stand, c. 1940. Creator: William Kieckhofel

Missal Stand, c. 1940. Creator: William Kieckhofel
Missal Stand, c. 1940

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, page 156 v

Missal of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, page 156 v
3496905 Missal of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, page 156 v by Unknown Artist, (15th century); (add.info.: Milano Archivio Capitolare di Sant Ambrogio-Pagina 156v Messale di Gian Galeazzo Visconti-Museo di)

Background imageMissal Collection: Missal of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, page 8

Missal of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, page 8
3496904 Missal of Gian Galeazzo Visconti, page 8 by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Museo di Sant Ambrogio, Milan, Lombardy

Background imageMissal Collection: Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI of France at Pecquigny, 29 August 1475

Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI of France at Pecquigny, 29 August 1475
984793 Meeting of Edward IV and Louis XI of France at Pecquigny, 29 August 1475, from A Chronicle of England BC 55 to AD 1485, pub

Background imageMissal Collection: Miniature taken from a Missal of the Beginning of the Eleventh Century (engraving)

Miniature taken from a Missal of the Beginning of the Eleventh Century (engraving)
668337 Miniature taken from a Missal of the Beginning of the Eleventh Century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMissal Collection: Lewis E 161, Missal, back cover, Franconia, possibly Forchheim, Germany

Lewis E 161, Missal, back cover, Franconia, possibly Forchheim, Germany
5933021 Lewis E 161, Missal, back cover, Franconia, possibly Forchheim, Germany, 1500-25 (calfskin) (see also 5932317) by German School

Background imageMissal Collection: Lewis E 161, Missal, front cover, Franconia, possibly Forchheim, Germany

Lewis E 161, Missal, front cover, Franconia, possibly Forchheim, Germany
5932317 Lewis E 161, Missal, front cover, Franconia, possibly Forchheim, Germany, 1500-25 (calfskin) (see also 5933021) by German School

Background imageMissal Collection: Ms 570 f. 105r Historiated initial D depicting King David in Prayer (vellum)

Ms 570 f. 105r Historiated initial D depicting King David in Prayer (vellum)
BAT169334 Ms 570 f.105r Historiated initial D depicting King David in Prayer (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Museo di San Marco, Florence, Italy; Photo eNicol Orsi Battaglini; Italian

Background imageMissal Collection: Ms 432 Temporal used by the Sisters of the Congregation of the Carmelites of Bruges

Ms 432 Temporal used by the Sisters of the Congregation of the Carmelites of Bruges
BMR215016 Ms 432 Temporal used by the Sisters of the Congregation of the Carmelites of Bruges, written by Sister Margarita Bruynewe, 1505 (vellum) by Wulfekkercke

Background imageMissal Collection: Ms 3-1954, f. 193v: Preparation of the Eucharist, miniature from a Book of Hours made for

Ms 3-1954, f. 193v: Preparation of the Eucharist, miniature from a Book of Hours made for
FIT276936 Ms 3-1954, f.193v: Preparation of the Eucharist, miniature from a Book of Hours made for Philip the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, after 1370 (vellum) by French School

Background imageMissal Collection: Ms 412 The Trinity surrounded by three angels and below them personifications of Mercy

Ms 412 The Trinity surrounded by three angels and below them personifications of Mercy
BMR344020 Ms 412 The Trinity surrounded by three angels and below them personifications of Mercy and Truth and Righteousness embracing Peace (Psalm 85), c1475 (vellum) (details of 341972) by Fouquet

Background imageMissal Collection: St Ottilia, from an old German missal (engraving)

St Ottilia, from an old German missal (engraving)
3635765 St Ottilia, from an old German missal (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Ottilia, from an old German missal)

Background imageMissal Collection: Ms 412 Opening page from the Missel de Paris, c. 1475 (vellum)

Ms 412 Opening page from the Missel de Paris, c. 1475 (vellum)
BMR341972 Ms 412 Opening page from the Missel de Paris, c.1475 (vellum) by Fouquet, Jean (c.1420-80) (school of); Bibliotheque Mazarine, Paris



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"Exploring the Rich History and Beauty of Missals: From Princess Elizabeth to Sacred Fragments" Intriguing glimpses into history await as we delve into the captivating world of missals. One such enchanting figure is Princess Elizabeth, later Queen, who graced the pages of a missal dating back to c1547. This exquisite engraving from 1902 showcases her regal presence and hints at the significance these liturgical books held in royal circles. Another remarkable artifact is an Isabella of Portugal engraving from 1503-1539, adorned with vibrant colors that bring her image to life. It serves as a testament to the artistic mastery employed in creating these precious manuscripts. A thought-provoking depiction emerges through a monk with a skull, etched onto one page. This haunting image reminds us of mortality's ever-present shadow and adds depth to our exploration of missals' content. The Missal Vetus Oxemense offers a drop cap portraying The Pentecost, capturing the essence of this sacred event within its delicate artwork. Its origins date back centuries, showcasing how missals have been cherished throughout time for their religious significance. Sacramentary (Incunable Fragment), Noted Missal (Fragment), Liturgical Text (Fragment) - each fragment whispers tales from bygone eras when these texts were meticulously crafted by devoted scribes. These fragments provide valuable insights into liturgical practices and serve as tangible links connecting us with our spiritual heritage. Amongst them lies an extraordinary find - a Missal belonging to St. Eulalia created in 1403 by Rafael himself. This masterpiece exemplifies both artistry and devotion intertwined within its pages; it stands as an enduring tribute to faith's power throughout history. An initial found within another Missal captivates our attention with intricate details that draw us closer towards understanding its profound symbolism. Each stroke tells stories untold yet waiting to be discovered.