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Full page miniature of Crucifixion; John holds what appears to be a book in a chemise binding; the blank shield in the lower margin appears never to have been filled in (one might have expected to find a small cross in this location), [f. 112v]

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Renaissance and medieval manuscripts collection

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Missal

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Title
Full page miniature of Crucifixion; John holds what appears to be a book in a chemise binding; the blank shield in the lower margin appears never to have been filled in (one might have expected to find a small cross in this location), [f. 112v]
Additional title: Full page miniature of crucifixion.
Collection

Renaissance and medieval manuscripts collection

Missal

Dates / Origin
Date Created: 1440 - 1460
Place: Regensburg?
Library locations
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Shelf locator: MssCol 2557
Shelf locator: MA 112
Topics
Jesus Christ -- Crucifixion
Genres
Religious books
Manuscripts
Notes
Ownership: Owned (16th c.) by the "Conventus Ratisbonensis Carmelitarum Discalceatorum" (f.1). Joseph Barrois collection; sold 1849 to Earl of Ashburnham; his sale to Maggs, 1901. Given by Mrs. F. F. Thompson, 1923.
Content: 1 large miniature of crucifixion; many illuminated initials; border decoration include animal figures.
Content: Large initials (5-line, 7-line etc.) in many colors -- green, blue, orange, gold -- on elaborate multi-colored fields. Designs extend into border. Rubrics, 1-, 2- and 3-line red and blue initials with opposing color penwork, daubs of red as placemarkers.
Content: Parchment
Content: 29 long lines (32 in calendar), ruled in pen, catchwords visible.
Content: De Ricci, 1333. Chart by Dr. G.B. Guest. Library dossier.
Content: Foliation ends with f. 13; some photos are from center of book, and no foliation is given.
Type of Resource
Text
Still image
Languages
Latin
Identifiers
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b12455533
MSS Unit ID: 2557
Digital Scriptorium 1.0 ID: NYPL MA 112
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): 73b1cd80-c5cc-012f-d23e-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

  • 1440: Created (Approximate)
  • 2015: Digitized
  • 2025: Found by you!
  • 2026

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Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Full page miniature of Crucifixion; John holds what appears to be a book in a chemise binding; the blank shield in the lower margin appears never to have been filled in (one might have expected to find a small cross in this location)" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1440 - 1460. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e7c8-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Full page miniature of Crucifixion; John holds what appears to be a book in a chemise binding; the blank shield in the lower margin appears never to have been filled in (one might have expected to find a small cross in this location)" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 28, 2025. https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e7c8-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. (1440 - 1460). Full page miniature of Crucifixion; John holds what appears to be a book in a chemise binding; the blank shield in the lower margin appears never to have been filled in (one might have expected to find a small cross in this location) Retrieved from https://digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e7c8-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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Full page miniature of Crucifixion; John holds what appears to be a book in a chemise binding; the blank shield in the lower margin appears never to have been filled in (one might have expected to find a small cross in this location)