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Small illuminated sacred manuscripts

 Collection
Identifier: MS 024
Finding aid note: Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center.

Scope and Contents

Three leaves of rare 13th and 15th century Catholic liturgical manuscripts, hand drawn and beautifully illustrated on vellum. 1. Leaf from a Bible, Paris, middle third of the 13th century: Illuminated vellum manuscript leaf with an unusual and especially appealing historiated initial showing King Ahasuerus, Esther, and Mordecai, all connected by a handman's rope, from a Bible in Latin. Text from the opening through the first three chapters of Esther. (Paris, middle third of the 13th century) 248 x 152 mm. (9.75" x 6"). 2. "Beatus" leaf from a Psalter in Latin, Southern Netherlands, late 13th century: Illuminated vellum manuscript with a fine historiated initial showing scenes from the life of King David and with a decorative border including a hunting scene. Text from Psalm 1:1 - 2:8. Southern Netherlands [possibly Saint-Omer], late 13th century, 140x102mm (5.5"x4"). 3. Leaf from a Book of Hours, Bruges, circa 1460: Illuminated vellum manuscript leaf with a miniature of the death of the Virgin, from a Book of Hours in Latin. 218 x 152 mm (8 5/8 x 6").

Dates

  • ca. 1250-1460

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in Latin.

Conditions Governing Access

This material is open for research.

Stored onsite at the Woodson Research Center in the vault.

Biographical / Historical

Each of these leaves originally formed part of a bound volume, either a Psalter, Bible, or Book of Hours. Having been taken from their context, the specific location and date of their original creation or use is difficult to determine. What information exists has been provided in the detailed description for each item.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 box)

Additional Description

Overview

Three leaves of rare 13th and 15th century Catholic liturgical manuscripts, hand drawn and beautifully illustrated on vellum.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Purchased Janury 2014, October 2016, from dealer Phillip Pirages.

Related Materials

See also Illuminated Sacred Music Manuscript Collection, MS 510, Woodson Research Center, Fondren Library, Rice University.

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Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Guide to the Small illuminated sacred manuscripts collection, ca. 1250-1460
Status
Completed
Date
2014
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
English

Repository Details

Repository Details

Part of the Woodson Research Center, Rice University, Houston, Texas Repository

https://library.rice.edu/woodson
Contact:
Fondren Library MS-44, Rice University
6100 Main St.
Houston Texas 77005 USA

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