Silvestro dei Gherarducci', in ~Dizionario Biografico dei Miniatori Italiani: Secoli IX-XVI~, ed. by Milvia Bollati (Milano: Bonnard, 2004), p. 939.). John Matthew Gutch (b. 1776, d. 1861), journalist and author: his sale, 16 March 1858, lot 1831: purchased by the
his early semi-gothic hand on palimpsest parchment ruled in crayon.' It contains extensive marginal annotations by Sozomeno, some in Greek. John Gibson (fl. 1720-1726), dealer; sold to Edward Harley on 22 June 1726 (see ~Diary~ 1966; Wright 1972).The Harley Collection,
Initial 'P'(andere) with penwork decoration. Extensive gloss.The text on ff. 1-2v begins, 'Quoniam generalis notitia viam animam aperit, ingenium acuit ad quae secuntur specialia facilius...' The incipit on f. 2v reads: 'Incipit ordo puntandi editus a ser Coluccio Pieri
2 large initials in colours, at the beginning of the prologue and Book 1 (ff. 4, 5v). 6 large puzzle initials in red and blue, with red and blue pen-flourishing, at the beginning of Books 2-7 (ff. 42, 72,
2 large initials in colours, at the beginning of the prologue and Book 1 (ff. 4, 5v). 6 large puzzle initials in red and blue, with red and blue pen-flourishing, at the beginning of Books 2-7 (ff. 42, 72,
annotations, and headers in red. Smaller plain initials in blue. Cartularium abbatiae de Walden (Cartulary of Walden made for Abbot John Pentelowe, arranged mainly topographically, with sections of foundation, royal and episcopal charters (ff. 18-42), papal privileges (ff. 69v-75). The
annotations, and headers in red. Smaller plain initials in blue. Cartularium abbatiae de Walden (Cartulary of Walden made for Abbot John Pentelowe, arranged mainly topographically, with sections of foundation, royal and episcopal charters (ff. 18-42), papal privileges (ff. 69v-75). The
annotations, and headers in red. Smaller plain initials in blue. Cartularium abbatiae de Walden (Cartulary of Walden made for Abbot John Pentelowe, arranged mainly topographically, with sections of foundation, royal and episcopal charters (ff. 18-42), papal privileges (ff. 69v-75). The
annotations, and headers in red. Smaller plain initials in blue. Cartularium abbatiae de Walden (Cartulary of Walden made for Abbot John Pentelowe, arranged mainly topographically, with sections of foundation, royal and episcopal charters (ff. 18-42), papal privileges (ff. 69v-75). The
Miniature of the author, Jean Creton, and the French knight who requests him to go to England. Illustrated by the Virgil Master (fl. in Paris, c. 1309-1420).Jean Creton (fl. 1386–1420), historian and poet. This work was commissioned between November
Miniature of Richard II knighting Henry of Monmouth in Ireland. Illustrated by the Virgil Master (fl. in Paris, c. 1309-1420).Jean Creton (fl. 1386–1420), historian and poet. This work was commissioned between November 1401 and March 1402 by Philip the
Miniature of MacMorogh, the Irish chieftian, coming to confer with the Earl of Gloucester. Illustrated by the Virgil Master (fl. in Paris, c. 1309-1420).Jean Creton (fl. 1386–1420), historian and poet. This work was commissioned between November 1401 and March
Miniature of Archbishop Arundel preaching about the wrongs done to Henry of Lancaster. Illustrated by the Virgil Master (fl. in Paris, c. 1309-1420).Jean Creton (fl. 1386–1420), historian and poet. This work was commissioned between November 1401 and March 1402
Miniature of the Duke of Salisbury arriving at Conway in a fleet of late-era cog ships. Illustrated by the Virgil Master (fl. in Paris, c. 1309-1420).Jean Creton (fl. 1386–1420), historian and poet. This work was commissioned between November 1401
Miniature of Richard II's fleet departing from Ireland; the sail of the king's ship bears the emblem of the sun in splendor. Illustrated by the Virgil Master (fl. in Paris, c. 1309-1420).Jean Creton (fl. 1386–1420), historian and poet. This
Miniature of the Dukes of Exeter and Salisbury, sent to confer about the differences between Richard and other nobles. Illustrated by the Virgil Master (fl. in Paris, c. 1309-1420).Jean Creton (fl. 1386–1420), historian and poet. This work was commissioned
Miniature of the meeting between Bolingbroke and the Dukes. Illustrated by the Virgil Master (fl. in Paris, c. 1309-1420).Jean Creton (fl. 1386–1420), historian and poet. This work was commissioned between November 1401 and March 1402 by Philip the Bold,
Miniature of the Duke of Northumberland kneeling at an altar and swearing an oath on the sacred host. Illustrated by the Virgil Master (fl. in Paris, c. 1309-1420).Jean Creton (fl. 1386–1420), historian and poet. This work was commissioned between
Miniature of Richard II, disguised in a priest's cowl, encountering the soldiers of the Earl of Northumberland on the road to Chester. Illustrated by the Virgil Master (fl. in Paris, c. 1309-1420).Jean Creton (fl. 1386–1420), historian and poet. This
Miniature of Richard II and Bolingbroke at Flint Castle. Illustrated by the Virgil Master (fl. in Paris, c. 1309-1420).Jean Creton (fl. 1386–1420), historian and poet. This work was commissioned between November 1401 and March 1402 by Philip the Bold,