Illuminated vellum manuscript leaf from a book of hours., Late fifteenth century to early sixteenth century.

Item — Box: 1, Folder: 23

Scope and Contents

Description: Page from a book of hours, the recto with a (later inserted) miniature painting (measuring approximately 90 X 61 mm) representing a kneeling nun, probably the patron who commissioned the book, introduced to the Virgin Mary by her patron saint. On the frame, one can read "S. A. BOURDEREUL"; on the verso, text with a full border of rinceaux, including gold ivy leaves on hairline stems as well as floral buds and acanthus leaves.Provenance: Acquired in 2015 by Virginia Cole and Laurent Ferri

Dates

Late fifteenth century to early sixteenth century.

Creator

From the Collection: Jerome, Saint, -419 or 420. (Person)
From the Collection: Augustine, of Hippo, Saint, 354-430. (Person)
From the Collection: Marcus Tullius. Cicero (Person)
From the Collection: Livy. (Person)
From the Collection: Avicenna, 980-1037. (Person)
From the Collection: Jutta, von Arnsberg. (Person)
From the Collection: Augustine, Saint, Bishop of Hippo. (Person)
From the Collection: Duport, Jean Hersmulle (Former owner, Person)
From the Collection: Thomas, of Breslau. (Title of work: Practica medicinalis..) (Person)
From the Collection: Justinian, Emperor of the East, I, 483?-565. (Person)
From the Collection: Ballis, Margarita de. (Person)
From the Collection: Ricardus, de Mediavilla, approximately 1249-1308? (Person)
From the Collection: Pseudo-Bonaventure. (Title of work: Stimulus amoris..) (Person)
From the Collection: Gregory, of Nicomedia, -1240. (Person)
From the Collection: Catholic Church. Pope (1484-1492 : Innocent VIII) (Organization)

Language of Materials

Collection material in various languages, including Latin, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, and Hebrew.

Extent

3 cubic feet.

Additional Description

Physical Description

Size: 203 X 140mm.

Physical Storage Information

Box: 1, Folder: 23 (Mixed Materials)

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Repository

https://rare.library.cornell.edu/

Contact:
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