221. Egerton MS 2617
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Egerton MS 2617
- Title:
- 1. "[LUCIUS] Fenestella de magistratibus Romanorum." f. 3. 2. "Ruffi Sexti viri consularis rerum gestarum populi Romani ad Valentinianum Augustum" libellus.. f. 53. Vellum; ff. 66. Written in Italy, and ornamented with illuminated initials and a partial border; and having at the beginning a wellexecuted drawing, slightly tinted with colours, of Silvanus approaching the sleeping Iole. A shield of arms, paly of six, or and gules, is introduced into the border, f. 3. Late xvth cent. On the fl...
- Scope & Content:
- Sir Bourchier Wrey, 5th Baronet: Book-plate. Court of Rome: Ruffus Sextus de rebus gestis populi Romani: 15th cent. Bindings ITALIAN: Stamped leather, partly gilt: 15th cent. Art. Illuminations and Drawings ITALIAN: Fenestella : drawing of Silvanus, with border, etc.: late 15th cent. include...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English
- Date Range:
- Late 15th century
- Extent:
- 1 item
