Bible
Medieval ManuscriptsItem Info
Item No: mca0373711
Additional Title: Bible
Script:
Rotunda
Language: Latin
Folio Number: f. 371r
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Initial L with the Virgin and Child, the Tree of Jesse, and the Three Magi (Wise men) in the margins, beginning the Gospel of Matthew
Notes: This manuscript has been dated to ca. 1260-1280. Fol.1r-164r is by a French artist the rest are by an Italian.
Notes: This manuscript was produced in Italy but was decorated by French and Italian illuminators. This is an example of an artist who combined both French and Italian mannerisms.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1450903
Country: Country:Italy
City/Town/Township:Naples or Genoa ?
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1299
Image Dimensions Width: 380 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 37