Detail View: Early Printing Collection: JRL1411359
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Image Number:
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JRL1411359
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Reference Number:
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12000
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Link to Catalogue:
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Image Title:
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Page of text with illustration
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Parent Work Title:
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De consolatione philosophie [Dutch & Latin]
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Creator:
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Boethius, -524
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Creator Role:
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Author
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Date Created:
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1485-05-03
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Publication Details:
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Ghent: Arend de Keysere
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Page/Sheet:
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190r
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Description:
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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.
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Language:
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Dutch
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Language:
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Latin
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Category of Material:
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Printed
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Sub-Category:
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Incunabula
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Sub-Category:
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Illustrated works
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Technique Used:
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Printing (process)
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Technique Used:
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Illumination (image-making process)
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Technique Used:
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Handwriting
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Medium:
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Ink
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Medium:
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Paint
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Support:
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Paper
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Creation Site:
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Belgium: Flanders: East Flanders: Ghent
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Provenance:
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Spencer, George John Spencer, Earl, 1758-1834, former owner
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Rights Holder - Image:
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The University of Manchester Library
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Access Rights:
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