Bologna Devotional Picture Book

Bologna Devotional Picture Book

Bologna (Italy) — Around 1400

Bologna Devotional Picture Book

MS q Med. 85 Boston Public Library (Boston, USA)
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Bologna Devotional Picture Book

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Codicology

Alternative Titles
Bibbia di Bologna
Bilderbibel aus Bologna
Bologna Bible
Devotional picture book
Picture Bible
Size / Format
52 pages / 14.0 × 10.2 cm
Origin
Italy
Date
Around 1400
Style
Script
Secretary Gothic Textura Gothic Hybrida
Illustrations
49 full-page, gold-decorated miniatures
Content
Illuminated devotional manuscript comprising depictions of the life of Christ, the life of the Virgin Mary, and saints
Artist / School
Previous Owners
Franz Trau (1842–1905)
Victor Goldschmidt (1853–1933)
H.P. Kraus

Available facsimile editions:
Bibbia di Bologna
Imago – Rimini, 2025
Facsimile Editions

#1 Bibbia di Bologna

Imago – Rimini, 2025

Publisher: Imago – Rimini, 2025
1 volume: Exact reproduction of the original document (extent, color and size) Reproduction of the entire original document as detailed as possible (scope, format, colors). The binding may not correspond to the original or current document binding.
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