- Genealogia Christi and a universal history
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- 1 parchment roll : 583 x 46 cm
- Date:
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- 1344
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- Author:
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- Giovanni, da Udine, -1366
- Abstract:
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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).
- Description:
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- 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:
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- In blue morocco case.
- Provenance:
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- Provenance: Acquired in 1904 by William T. Scheide from Leo S. Olschki.
- Contributor:
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- Scheide, William Taylor, 1847-1907
- Princeton University. Library. Manuscript. Scheide 34.
- References:
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- De Ricci, p. 2125, no. 34
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