De Noe et Arca (DS4923) (Q22269)
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Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 16:13, Lewis E M 16:13)
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | De Noe et Arca (DS4923) |
Manuscript metadata collected by Digital Scriptorium from Free Library of Philadelphia (Lewis E M 16:13, Lewis E M 16:13) |
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1100-1199
12. century
1100Gregorian
1199Gregorian
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Extent: 113 x 162 mm; parchment
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Initial A
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This initial from a treatise on the story of Noah and the Ark by the Church Father Ambrose is a fine example of Romanesque initial decoration. The intricate interlaced pattern of the white vine scroll harbors beast heads that swallow the foliage tendrils decorating the inside of the letter. The head of a beast at the top of the letter threatens to swallow the whole composition. The blending of...
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Script: Transitional script (praegothica)
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Contributor: David Kalish
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Cataloger: Dot Porter
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Funder: Council on Library and Information Resources
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4 December 2023
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4 December 2023
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