Sibyllae et prophetae de Christo Salvatore vaticinantes - BSB Cod.icon. 414
Description
Description:
Kurzaufnahme einer Handschrift
Altsignatur: Cim 44 Extent:
23 Bl. - Pergament Alternative Title:
Cim. 44 Abstract:
Englische Version: This manuscript, entitled Sibyllae et prophetae
de Christo Salvatore vaticinantes (The sibyls and prophets
foretelling Christ the Savior), is possibly a product of the
workshop of the French illuminator Jean Poyer (circa 1445–1504)
of Tours. The sibyls were female seers from the ancient world whose
prophecies it was thought foretold the coming of Christ. This work
consists of 25 large illuminations: a depiction of Noah's ark and
12 double-page spreads. The left side of each of the double pages
depicts one of the sibyls, who is paired on the right side with a
scene from the life of Christ and the history of salvation that she
was said to have prophesied. The scenes on the right are
accompanied by an Old Testament prophet and an evangelist. The
manuscript probably was acquired by Elector Maximilian I of Bavaria
(1573–1651), more as a work of art than a book. It therefore was
kept in the elector's art collection. Only in 1785 was it
incorporated into the library. Subjects:
1490-1500
France
Frankreich Publication Statement:
Tours 1490 - 1500
