(Q8817)
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Manual of a Venetian consigliere, written for Giovanni Francesco Basadonna.
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Manuals (instructional materials)
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Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226
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Venice (Republic : To 1797). Consiglio dei Dieci
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Francis, of Assisi, Saint, 1182-1226--Art
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Venice (Italy)--Politics and government--1508-1797--Sources
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[1560?]
16. century
1560Gregorian
1560Gregorian
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Extent: 60 leaves : parchment, color illustrations ; 228 x 156 (154 x 103) mm bound to 236 x 166 mm
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No title given in the manuscript.
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No date in manuscript; date taken from Zacour-Hirsch Catalogue and from seller's note (on file in the Library).
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Ms. codex.
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Foliation: Parchment, iii+ 60 + iii; [iii], 1-60, [iii], contemporary arabic numerals, upper right recto. The unnumbered leaves at the front at back are paper endleaves.
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Script: Written in a single cursive hand.
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Decoration: Full-page painting (f. 1r) in vivid colors depicting the patron saints of Basadonna, St. Francis of Assisi and St. John the Apostle, against a mountainous background in a gold ornamental frame. Above them, inset into the frame as a miniature, is the Venetian patron St. Mark depicted (as is customary) as a lion. Opening words in gold, chapter headings in red.
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Binding: Contemporary red velvet over boards. In a modern slipcase.
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Signed by Marc Antonio Padavia (f. 57r), who might be the author as well as the scribe.
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Cover wearing at spine; evidence of worm damage to cover. Paper endleaves stained, with a few wormholes.
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Comes Hercules Silva (stamp, f. 57v).
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Sold by Helmuth Wallach, 1955.
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19 September 2023
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19 September 2023
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