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First page of Book III with historiated initial
- Date
- 1425-1450
- Reference
- MSR-19-f024r
- Description
Leaf from Boethius' treatise on philosophy. Folio 24 includes historiated initial "I" depicting an elongated shape (the kneeling figure of Philosophy in her red robe). A marginal drawing at the top of the page is of a green dragon. Colours for intitial and borders include green, purple, blue, orange with burnished gold surrounds. The text begins "Iam canticum illa finierat..."
Quantity: 1 page.
Physical Description: Ms on vellum, 289 x 218mm
Finding Aids: Manion No. 146.
- Access restrictions
- Partly restricted - Please use surrogate in place of original
- Part of
- Boethius, Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus ca 480-524 : Consolatio Philosophiae (Consolation of Philosophy) / Boethius, Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus ca 480-524 : Consolatio Philosophiae (Consolation of Philosophy)
- Format
- 1 page, Illuminated manuscripts, Parchment, Ms on vellum, 289 x 218mm
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First page of Book III with historiated initial. Boethius, Anicius Manlius Torquatus Severinus ca 480-524 : Consolatio Philosophiae (Consolation of Philosophy). Ref: MSR-19-f024r. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand. /records/22868895More information can be found in our terms of use.