Festal Missal

Shelfmark The Hague, Koninklijke Bibliotheek, 128 D 30

Origin & date Savoy; c. 1460

Physical description

Vellum, ff. 116, 250x175 (153x108) mm, 2 columns, 25 lines, littera textualis. Latin. Binding: 19th-century black leather

Illumination

2 full-page miniatures (155x107 mm), 18 historiated initials (...x... mm), 3 illustrations in the margin; decorated initials with border decoration (ff.

Provenance

Brought in 1800-1801 from Portugal to England by Thomas Wormald and presented by him to Benjamin W. Scott (d. 1841). Purchased in 1898 from antiquarian bookseller B. Quaritsch, London

Bibliography

Libri Theol. 1922, no. 82. - Brandhorst & Broekhuijsen-Kruijer 1985, no. 61. - Boeren 1988

Note

Calendar: feasts in red include St. Theodolus (Aug. 16), St. Aquilinus (Oct. 19), St. Theuderius (Oct. 29)

All catalogue fields

Type	Manuscript book
NU	xx
Language of record	nl
Source project(s)	MSS; BYVANCK; KBMSS
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Title (index form)	Missal (Festal Missal)
Language of origin code	fr
Place of origin	Savoy
Date of origin	1460 (c.)
Related names/collections	Quaritsch, B., London (antiq.)
Cataloguer's note	ask 5-99. 6-2000
Language	Latin
Language (Dutch)	Latijn
Classification code	01 A 31 5
Geographic code	03 SA

21 illuminations catalogued

f. 10vfull-page miniature

Majestas Domini: Christ enthroned with the symbols of the four Evangelists

Canon of the Mass

1460 (c.)

11D321

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4908
Sequence (global)	2885
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	150x105
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	10v
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 11rfull-page miniature

The Crucifixion, with Mary, St. John, St. Mary Magdalene, the two malefactors, Stephaton offering Christ vinegar on a sponge attached to a pole, the confessing centurion and a crowd of soldiers

Canon of the Mass

1460 (c.)

73D58 73D625 73D631 73D6271 73D672

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4909
Sequence (global)	2886
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	150x105
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl; the confessing centurion with a banderole with the inscription: "Vere filius dei erat iste" (HB)
Scene order key	11r
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 16rhistoriated initial

Holy Mass; altar-piece with Crucifixion (detail)

1460 (c.)

11Q73112 11Q714113 48C5142 49L12(A)49L171 73DD625

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4910
Sequence (global)	2887
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	40x40
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	16r
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 21vhistoriated initial

The Nativity: the adoration of the Christ-child by Mary and St. Joseph

Temporal: Christmas

1460 (c.)

49L12(P)49L171 73B23

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4911
Sequence (global)	2888
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	50x40
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	21v
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 28rhistoriated initial

The adoration of the Christ-child by the Magi

Temporal: Epiphany

1460 (c.)

49L12(E)49L171 73B57

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4912
Sequence (global)	2889
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	30x35
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	28r
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 33vhistoriated initial

The presentation in the temple: Mary presents the Christ-child to Simeon

Temporal:

1460 (c.)

49L12(S)49L171 73B4

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4913
Sequence (global)	2890
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	40x40
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	33v
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 37rhistoriated initial

The Annunciation: Gabriel announces Christ's birth to Mary

Temporal: Annunciation

1460 (c.)

49L12(R)49L171 49LL72 49N 73AA523

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4914
Sequence (global)	2891
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	40x35
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	37r
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 37rmargin

Mary weaving the veil of the Tabernacle

Temporal: Annunciation

1460 (c.)

12A42121 73A354

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4915
Sequence (global)	2892
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	37r
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 38vhistoriated initial

The Entry into Jerusalem: Christ enters the city-gate on an ass

Temporal: Palm Sunday

1460 (c.)

49L12(D)49L171 73D14

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4916
Sequence (global)	2893
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	25x30
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	38v
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 43vhistoriated initial

The Resurrection: Christ steps out of his tomb

Temporal: Easter Sunday

1460 (c.)

49L12(R)49L171 73E123

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4917
Sequence (global)	2894
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	30x35
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	43v
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 52vhistoriated initial

The Ascension: Christ ascends into heaven above Mary and the apostles, leaving his footprints on the Mount of Olives

Temporal: Ascension

1460 (c.)

49L12(U)49L171 73E425 73E44

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4918
Sequence (global)	2895
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	30x35
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	52v
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 54rhistoriated initial

Pentecost: the Holy Spirit descends upon Mary and the apostles

Temporal: Pentecost Sunday

1460 (c.)

49L12(S)49L171 73E5

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4919
Sequence (global)	2896
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	25x30
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	54r
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 56rhistoriated initial

The Trinity: God the Father holding the crucifix (Mercy-Seat)

Temporal: Trinity Sunday

1460 (c.)

11B3231 49L12(B)49L171

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4920
Sequence (global)	2897
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	30x35
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	56r
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 61rhistoriated initial

St. John the Baptist holding a cross-staff and the Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)

Sanctoral

1460 (c.)

11D123 11D1311 11H(JOHN THE BAPTIST)25F2(+351)31A25561(+915)47I2133(+91)49L12(D)49L171

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4921
Sequence (global)	2898
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	30x35
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	61r
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 62vhistoriated initial

A procession with the Holy Sacrament

Temporal: Corpus Christi

1460 (c.)

11Q73241 11Q758 49L12(C)49L171

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4922
Sequence (global)	2899
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	30x35
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	62v
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 63vhistoriated initial

St. Peter liberated from prison by an angel

Sanctoral

1460 (c.)

49L12(N)49L171 73F2143

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4923
Sequence (global)	2900
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	30x35
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	63v
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 69vhistoriated initial

The Assumption: Mary is lifted up to heaven by angels

Sanctoral

1460 (c.)

49L12(G)49L171 73E77

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4924
Sequence (global)	2901
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	30x30
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	69v
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 72vhistoriated initial

Birth of Mary

Sanctoral: Nativitas Mariae

1460 (c.)

49L12(G)49L171 73A31

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4925
Sequence (global)	2902
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	35x35
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	72v
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 79vhistoriated initial

Christ among saints (All Saints)

Sanctoral: feast of All Saints

1460 (c.)

11D321(+0)11H(ALL SAINTS)3 49L12(G)49L171

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4926
Sequence (global)	2903
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	40x35
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl. De tweede IC was eerder 11D328; bldpl. De tweede IC was eerder 11D328. % ask
Scene order key	79v
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 110rhistoriated initial

A burial on a graveyard

Requiem Mass

1460 (c.)

42E23 42E241 42E43 49L12(R)49L171

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4927
Sequence (global)	2904
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	35x30
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	110r
Language of origin code	0 France

f. 113rhistoriated initial

A priest blessing the water

Blessing of salt and water

1460 (c.)

11P3121 11Q7153 11Q7562 49L12(E)49L171

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	4928
Sequence (global)	2905
Shelfmark	The Hague, KB, 128 D 30
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, KB, 128 D 30
Image size (mm)	30x30
Type	manuscript illumination
Cataloguer's note	bldpl
Scene order key	113r
Language of origin code	0 France