Illuminated Manuscript: Leaf with Miniature of Saint Barnabas
by [ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT]
- Used
- very good
- first
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
France: np, 1480. First edition. Framed. Very Good. STUNNING FULL-PAGE MINIATURE OF SAINT BARNABAS FROM A 15TH-CENTURY BOOK OF HOURS. The full-page miniature on vellum, with fine detail and rich color, depicts the prophet dressed in a blue robe with a gold cape, (presumably) in the act of preaching with (as he is usually shown) a book cradled in his left hand. He stands before columns and arches revealing a mountainous landscape and blue sky in the distance. The image is framed by gold pillars and with “Sancte Barnaba” written in gold on a blue background in the base. Saint Barnabas, “son of consolation... stands first on the list of prophets and teachers of the church at Antioch” (Easton’s Bible Dictionary). The reverse, with one large two-line decorated initial, contains the end of the text dedicated to Saint Matthias, with the heading for Saint Barnabas. Judging from the style, the leaf appears to be from a French Book of Hours, c.1480. Beautifully matted and framed under UV-protecting museum glass. Leaf size: 4.25x5.75 in (108x148mm); framed: 11.25x13.25 in. “Sancte Barnaba” at the base partially obscured by smudge; a few very minor spots of soiling. A beautiful, colorful leaf with sharp detail in outstanding condition.
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- Bookseller
- The Manhattan Rare Book Company (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 2152
- Title
- Illuminated Manuscript: Leaf with Miniature of Saint Barnabas
- Author
- [ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPT]
- Format/Binding
- Framed
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- np
- Place of Publication
- France
- Date Published
- 1480
- Keywords
- St. Barnabas, St Barnabas, Saint Barnabas, Medieval manuscript, miniature, illuminated leaves, illuminated manuscripts
- Bookseller catalogs
- Illuminated Manuscripts;
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- Vellum
- Vellum is a sheet of specialty prepared skin of lamb, calf, or goat kid used for binding a book or for printing and writing. ...
- First Edition
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- Miniature
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- Fine
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