Genealogia Christi and a universal history.

Author
Giovanni, da Udine, -1366 [Browse]
Format
Manuscript, Book
Language
Latin
Published/​Created
[Northern Italy, 1344]
Description
1 parchment roll : 583 x 46 cm

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    A genealogy of Christ and a universal history, ending with Clement VI, Pope, and Henry VI, Emperor. Followed by a list of popes from St. Peter to Pope Clement VI (1302) and a list of emperors from Julius Caesar to the Holy Roman Emperor Henry VI of Luxemburg (1311 AD).
    Notes
    • Manuscript roll.
    • Decoration: 1 large miniature depicting the Fall of Man, cosmological figure of earth surrounded by celestial bodies; 2 views of Noah's Ark; 4 city views including Babylon and Rome; liturgical utensils, tabernacle, Ark of the Covenant; wheel-like figure with the names of the tribes of Judah; and illuminated medallions with names (e.g. Christus Puer and "David").
    • Origin: Written and illuminated in northern Italy, probably at Udine, by a Tyrolese miniaturist.
    Binding note
    In blue morocco case.
    Language note
    Latin.
    Provenance
    Provenance: Acquired in 1904 by William T. Scheide from Leo S. Olschki.
    References
    De Ricci, p. 2125, no. 34
    Cite as
    Scheide Library, Princeton University. M 34.
    Other format(s)
    Also available in an electronic version.
    Place name(s)
    Italy.
    OCLC
    1340384101
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