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Book of Fixed Stars of Alfonso the Wise

Book of Fixed Stars of Alfonso the Wise – Patrimonio Ediciones – Ms. 78D12 – Kupferstichkabinett (Berlin, Germany)

Northern Italy β€” ca. 1400–1420

A richly illustrated constellation catalogue of the Sufi latinus: The Berlin manuscript combines Latin texts with vibrant astronomical miniatures

  1. One of the most influential astronomical works in Europe until the 16th century

  2. 50 whole-page astronomical miniatures with zodiac signs, animals, people, and mythical creatures

  3. The codex transmits the Latin constellation catalogue Sufi latinus

Book of Fixed Stars of Alfonso the Wise

Ms. 78D12 Kupferstichkabinett (Berlin, Germany)
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Book of Fixed Stars of Alfonso the Wise

The Book of Fixed Stars of Alfonso the Wise in the Berlin Kupferstichkabinett invites a fascinating encounter with the starry sky. It preserves the Sufi latinus, a Latin constellation catalogue. Created in northern Italy ca. 1400–1420, the manuscript brings astronomical tables together with richly colored depictions of constellations, offering an enchanting meeting of knowledge and art. The catalogue is distinct from the Alfonsine planetary tables.

Book of Fixed Stars of Alfonso the Wise

The Book of Fixed Stars of Alfonso the Wise in the Berlin Kupferstichkabinett invites a fascinating encounter with the starry sky. It preserves the Sufi latinus, a Latin constellation catalogue. Created in northern Italy ca. 1400–1420, the manuscript brings astronomical tables together with richly colored depictions of constellations, offering an enchanting meeting of knowledge and art. The catalogue is distinct from the Alfonsine planetary tables.

The Illustrated Edition of a Famous Astronomic Work

The comprehensive, 100-page manuscript is equipped with 50 extremely rich whole-page miniatures. Mysterious astronomical depictions, symbols of zodiac signs, animals, people, and mythical creatures illustrate the constellation tables of the Sufi latinus. The explanatory miniatures are presented in bright colors, partly embellished with gold and silver, alongside the Latin text. The illuminated manuscript of the Sufi latinus from the Berliner Kupferstichkabinett offers the opportunity to delve into the birth of European astronomy, while at the same time enjoying miniatures of the highest quality.

Groundbreaking Work of European Astronomy

The Berlin codex opens a window onto the astronomical tradition of the Sufi latinus. Its stellar coordinates lead us to the tradition of al-Sufi rather than the Alfonsine planetary tables. Here we encounter a constellation catalogue with its own textual tradition, distinct from those planetary tables.

A Cross-Cultural Work

This Latin constellation catalogue offers a fascinating encounter with the European reception of al-Sufi’s astronomical tradition. Produced in northern Italy around 1400–1420, the Berlin manuscript brings astronomical knowledge and accomplished illumination together, its vibrant miniatures making the work a delight to explore.

Codicology

Alternative Titles
Tablas de las Constelaciones de Alfonso X el Sabio
Buch der Fixsterne Alfons’ X. des Weisen
Tables des Constellations d’Alphonse X le Sage
Tavola delle Costellazioni di Alfonso X il Saggio
TÑbuas das Constelaçáes de Afonso X o SÑbio
Size / Format
100 pages / 38.0 Γ— 24.0 cm
Origin
Italy
Date
ca. 1400–1420
Style
Gothic
Language
Latin
Illustrations
Gold- and silver-embellished miniatures in bold colors, including 2 double-page, 35 full-page, and 10 half-page miniatures, and countless pen flourish initials
Content
Sufi latinus
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Book of Fixed Stars of Alfonso the Wise – Patrimonio Ediciones – Ms. 78D12 – Kupferstichkabinett (Berlin, Germany)
#1 Tablas de las Constelaciones de Alfonso X el Sabio
Patrimonio Ediciones – Valencia, 2006
Limited Edition: 999 copies
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Book of Fixed Stars of Alfonso the Wise

Orion

Here we see Orion, a mythological hunter associated with the constellation of the same name. He has the lagobolon, a cudgel used for hunting, held aloft in his right hand. Rather than showing him holding a lion’s hide, this 14th century Italian miniature shows him with a long left sleeve in the Turkish style and demonstrates other Oriental influences, which are most recognizable in the hilt of his hunting sword. Each star is numbered for identification in a key on the page facing it.

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Sagittarius

This splendid Italian miniature is a testimony to the great and lasting impact King Alfonso X of Castile had as a student of the stars. Aside from containing the famous Alfonsine Tables and groundbreaking discoveries for astronomy, it also has marvelously artistic depictions of zodiac symbols associated with the original Ptolemaic constellations, such as this lovely depiction of Sagittarius.

Golden, eight-pointed stars in red medallions represent the constellation. The figure is depicted in detail, from his headband blowing in the wind to his strawberry blonde curls to the details of his pink tunic with blue shadows, which is trimmed with cloth of gold. Finally, the equine part of the figure rears aggressively as he shoots.

Book of Fixed Stars of Alfonso the Wise – Patrimonio Ediciones – Ms. 78D12 – Kupferstichkabinett (Berlin, Germany)
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#1 Tablas de las Constelaciones de Alfonso X el Sabio

Patrimonio Ediciones – Valencia, 2006
Book of Fixed Stars of Alfonso the Wise – Patrimonio Ediciones – Ms. 78D12 – Kupferstichkabinett (Berlin, Germany)
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Publisher: Patrimonio Ediciones – Valencia, 2006
Limited Edition: 999 copies
Binding: Hardbound with leather over wood
Commentary: 1 volume (268 pages) by Ana Dominguez RodrΓ­guez, Pilar TreviΓ±o Gajardo and JosΓ© Martinez GΓ‘zquez
Languages: English, German, Spanish
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