This is a genuine leaf from an Antiphonal, a liturgical book containing music for the Divine Office. It was written by hand near the end of the 16th century. Latin text and Gregorian notation in black ink. Rubrics and five-line staves in red. Large initial “B” opens a text in celebration of St. Lawrence. Size: 20 3/4 x 14 inches. Archival mat size: 18 x 24 inches.
