Decoration: Title page with miniature. (added in the 17th century), 4 historiated initials, by a Lombard artist, Illuminated borders and initials, with the Medici motto "glovis" (gloria, laus, honor, victoria, iustitia and sapientia) at the beginning of the Officium Sancte Crusis.
Origin: Written in northern Italy ca. 1480.
Subject:
Catholic Church—Prayers and devotions
Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)—New Jersey—Princeton
Illuminated manuscripts—Italy—15th century
Historiated initials—Italy—15th century
Parchment
Morocco bindings
Clasps
Spatial:
Italy
New Jersey
Text language:
Latin; with some Italian.
Binding note:
17th century. Red morocco, probably Dutch, silver clasps, in tan velvet case.
Provenance:
Purchase by William T. Scheide from John Henry Ellis, June 1, 1999.
References:
De Ricci, p. 2123, no. 22
Former owner:
Ellis, John Henry, 1840-1912
Scheide, William Taylor, 1847-1907
Contributor:
Princeton University Library. Manuscript. Scheide 22.
Author:
Catholic Church
Created:
1480-01-01T00:00:00Z
Date:
1480
Abstract:
Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary, for Rome Use in a Franciscan church. Rubrics in Latin (some in Italian). Additional prayers at end.