• Genealogia Christi and a universal history

Author:
  • Giovanni, da Udine, -1366
Text language:
  • Latin.
Publisher:
  • [Northern Italy, 1344]
Format:
  • Manuscript
  • Book
Date:
  • 1344
Extent:
  • 1 parchment roll : 583 x 46 cm
Spatial:
  • New Jersey
Language:
  • Latin
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.
Bookseller:
  • Olschki, Leo S. (Leo Samuel), 1861-1940
Call number:
  • 70.1
  • Electronic Resource
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Subject:
  • Jesus Christ—Genealogy—Early works to 1800
  • Manuscripts, Latin (Medieval and modern)—New Jersey—Princeton
  • Illuminated manuscripts—Italy—14th century
  • Parchment
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