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Coptic Hymn About Saint Francis, 19th century
Ink on paper
This vertical ink on paper work depicts Coptic musical notation. Four full lines of musical staff and a partial line at the end are followed by an elaborate flourish. Musical notes in diamond and rectangle shapes, rather than ovals, fill the lines of the staff. Beneath each staff are lyrics in Latin. There is a line of text above and below the music in Arabic script.
Vatichino
Commentary
Isabella Stewart Gardner kept meticulous records of many of her acquisitions. In keeping with this legacy, object information is continually being reviewed, updated, and enriched in order to give greater access to the collection.