Jenský Codex

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Jenský Codex

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Codicology

Alternative Titles: Jenský Kodex
Antithesis Christi et Antichristi
Jenaer Hussitenkodex
Type: Manuscript on paper|Manuscript on parchment|Printed book on paper
Size / Format: 240 pages / 31.4 × 21.4 cm
Origin: Czech Republic
Date: 1490–1500
Epochs: Late Middle Ages Onwards
Style: Gothic
Early Prints
Genre: Other Religious Books
Language: Czech
Latin
Illustrations: 122 illuminations
Content: Anthology of theological, pro-Hussite treatises
Patron: Bohuslav of Čechtice
Artist / School: Janíček Zmilelý of Písek
Previous Owners: Martin Luther (?)

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Facsimile Editions

#1 Jenský Kodex

Binding: Dark brown cloth binding. The facsimile comes together with the commentary volume in a protective slipcase.

Commentary: 1 volume by Frantisek Smahel, Ivan Hlavacek, Karel Stejskal, Milada Studnickova, Kamil Boldan, Michal Dragoun, Petra Mutlova, Milada Homolkova, and Pavel Brodsky
Language: Czech

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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