COLLECTION NAME:
Early Printing Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL1411359
Reference Number:
12000
Link to Catalogue:
Image Title:
Page of text with illustration
Parent Work Title:
De consolatione philosophie [Dutch & Latin]
Creator:
Boethius, -524
Creator Role:
Author
Date Created:
1485-05-03
Publication Details:
Ghent: Arend de Keysere
Page/Sheet:
190r
Description:
Page of text from 'De consolatione philosophie'. Latin text with a Dutch translation and commentary. Illustration: a man in a blue robe with wings is seated next to a woman in a pink dress. The woman is holding an open book. Next to the women is what appears to be a ladder and handwritten words can be seen above each rung. To the left is a depiction of a nimbed figure in the clouds and a supplicant angel. Double columns. Illuminated initials 'H' and 'E'. Numerals in red ink.
Language:
Dutch
Language:
Latin
Category of Material:
Printed
Sub-Category:
Incunabula
Sub-Category:
Illustrated works
Technique Used:
Printing (process)
Technique Used:
Illumination (image-making process)
Technique Used:
Handwriting
Medium:
Ink
Medium:
Paint
Support:
Paper
Creation Site:
Belgium: Flanders: East Flanders: Ghent
Provenance:
Spencer, George John Spencer, Earl, 1758-1834, former owner
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Access Rights:
JRL1411359
