According to the calendar and the sanctoral, this missal was meant
for the use of St. Pierre Cathedral in Geneva. Produced in the 14th
century, the manuscript was restored in the 15th century and
increased by several leaves, a sign that it was still in use at
this time. An old miniature showing, among others, a crucifixion
and a historiated initial depicting Pentecost – both original –
was painted over with an image of angels bearing the coat of arms
of Geneva (f. 95r). After the Reformation, this missal, together
with other books from the Cathedral Chapter, was stored at the city
hall (Hôtel de Ville), before it was finally transferred to the
Bibliothèque de Genève in 1714.
Place
Preferred form
Geneva (Geneva, Switzerland) (?)
Original form
Geneva (?)
Rights
e-codices - Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland
