Bible
Medieval ManuscriptsItem Info
Item No: mca0290011
Additional Title: Bible
Script:
Gothic bookhand
Language: Latin
Folio Number: f. 1r
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Initial D with King David of Israel, beginning II Kings
Notes: This Bible is incomplete, beginning here with the opening of II Samuel. The illuminator of this manuscript, William de Brailes, is one of only two illuminators in England from the thirteenth century whose name is known. His workshop was located on Catte Street in Oxford, England.
Notes: This manuscript has been dated to ca. 1230-1240.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1466058
Country: Country:England
City/Town/Township:Oxford
Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1250
Image Dimensions Width: 182 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 29
Creator Name: William de Brailes - Artist