• Genealogia Christi and a universal history

Extent:
  • 1 parchment roll : 583 x 46 cm
Date:
  • 1344
Language:
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
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