Item Info

Script: Rotunda
Language: Latin
Folio Number: front
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: Initial S with the Triumphant Scipio
Notes: This leaf is from a manuscript copy of the famous Italian humanist Francesco Petrach's epic poem "Africa." The initial begins Book IX of the poem, which describes the triumph of the Roman general Scipio, the hero of the poem. "Africa" tells the story of the Second Punic War in which the Carthaginian general Hannibal invaded Italy. After many battles, the Romans under the leadership of Scipio eventually defeated the Carthaginians.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1607283
Country: Country:Italy
Region/County:Lombardy

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1499
Image Dimensions Width: 337 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E M 48:4
Creator Name: Francesco Petrarca - Author