Manuscript; Pastiche of an illuminated handwritten prayer
Dimensions: cm.Text of the prayer:Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. (Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee)Benedicta tu in mulieribus, et benedictus Fructus ventris tui, Iesus. (blessed art thou amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus).Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc et in hora mortis nostrae Amen. (Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death).On the basis of the third part (which was added officially after the Council of Trent) I think that the original is from around . This is presumably a beautiful copy from the 19th century. It may be older, though. Of course, additional information is available upon request!General characteristics:The print is hand-coloured. In addition to Mary with the infant Jesus and an adult Jesus, also the Pope is depicted (a reference to Council of Trent?). In some places the print is gilt-heightened. The colouring seems to be applied with some kind of paint. Unlike ink it is âon the printâ and somewhat peeling off.Will be carefully packaged and sent by registered mail. Read More