• Genealogia Christi and a universal history

Extent:

• 1 parchment roll : 583 x 46 cm

Date:

• 1344

Language:

• Latin

Author:

• Giovanni, da Udine, -1366

Abstract:

• 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).

Description:

• 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.

Provenance:

• Provenance: Acquired in 1904 by William T. Scheide from Leo S. Olschki.

Contributor:

• Scheide, William Taylor, 1847-1907
• Princeton University. Library. Manuscript. Scheide 34.

References:

• De Ricci, p. 2125, no. 34

View in catalog:

• https://catalog.princeton.edu/catalog/9934979383506421