Item Info

Script: Cursive
Language: French
Folio Number: ff. 30v-31r
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes: The Temptation and Fall
Notes: This manuscript can be dated to ca. 1520, with sixteenth-century additions.
Notes: This manuscript contains a rare collection of French "Noels" or Christmas carols, many of which are unpublished. These were popular songs sung by the laity in celebration of Christmas and outside of a liturgical or ritual context. This carol takes as its theme the fall of mankind that was redeemed by Christ's birth. In the far right Eve extends an apple, tempting Adam to take it. To the left, Adam takes a bit of the fruit offered to him by the female-headed serpent.
Sirsi Catalog Key: 1610925
Country: Country:France

Creation Year (Single Year or Range Begin): 1525
Image Dimensions Width: 265 mm
ShelfMark: Lewis E 211