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Miniature of Christ, book name at top of page, [f. 4r]

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Renaissance and medieval manuscripts collection

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Bible with prologues and Interpretation of Hebrew Names

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Title
Miniature of Christ, book name at top of page, [f. 4r]
Collection

Renaissance and medieval manuscripts collection

Bible with prologues and Interpretation of Hebrew Names

Dates / Origin
Date Created: 1450 - 1475
Library locations
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Shelf locator: MssCol 2557
Shelf locator: MA 132
Genres
Religious books
Manuscripts
Notes
Ownership: Armorial bookplate of J. Mee Mathew. Wilberforce Eames obtained it for his library (Brooklyn, NY) in 1926 from N. F. McGirr. Bequeathed by Mr. Eames, 1940.
Content: De Ricci, 2313. De Ricci, Supplement, 329. Chart by Dr. G.B. Guest.
Content: Opening initial shows Jerome writing, in cardinal's habit. Miniature of Christ in Majesty, f.4.
Content: 6-7 line initials in pink, green, blue, gold. Some border decoration -- see f. 1. Alternating 3-line blue and red initials. Occasional 5-line blue and red initials with opposing penwork. Rubrics, placemarkers, book names and chapter numbers.
Content: Dr. Guest's chart places this manuscript in either Germany (as De Ricci held), or possibly Italy. Notes written in the manuscript indicate that the main text was finished in 1458, and the Interpretation of Hebrew names in 1463.
Content: 49-50 lines in two columns, ruled in pen. Interpretation of Hebrew names in three columns.
Content: Parchment
Type of Resource
Text
Text
Still image
Identifiers
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b12455533
MSS Unit ID: 2557
RLIN/OCLC: NYPW89-A695
Digital Scriptorium 1.0 ID: NYPL MA 132
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): b1d88c90-c5cc-012f-6e66-58d385a7bc34
Rights Statement
The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. This item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries. Though not required, if you want to credit us as the source, please use the following statement, "From The New York Public Library," and provide a link back to the item on our Digital Collections site. Doing so helps us track how our collection is used and helps justify freely releasing even more content in the future.

Item timeline of events

  • 1450: Created (Approximate)
  • 2015: Digitized
  • 2024: Found by you!
  • 2025

MLA Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Miniature of Christ, book name at top of page" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1450 - 1475. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e82a-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

Chicago/Turabian Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Miniature of Christ, book name at top of page" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 19, 2024. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e82a-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

APA Format

Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. (1450 - 1475). Miniature of Christ, book name at top of page Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e82a-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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Miniature of Christ, book name at top of page