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Illuminated leaf from a manuscript of Gratian’s Decretum with the Glossa ordinaria of Bartolomeo da Brescia: MS.2-2023

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Illuminated leaf from a manuscript of Gratian’s Decretum with the Glossa ordinaria of Bartolomeo da Brescia

Maker(s)

Artist: The Marlay Gratian atelier
Author: Gratian
Author: Brescia, Bartolomeo da

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Description

Causa XXXIII of Gratian’s Decretum, in Latin. Script in Gothic bookhand (textualis).

Notes

History note: Leaf from a manuscript dismembered before 1912 when the Fitzwilliam acquired 9 leaves from the same manuscript (Marlay cuttings It. 3-11)

Legal notes

Bought with the David Hall Purchase Fund and a contribution from The Friends of The Fitzwilliam Museum, 2023

Measurements and weight

Height: 447 mm
Width: 285 mm

Place(s) associated

  • Bologna

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (2023) by Les Enluminures

Dating

14th Century, Early#
Production date: c. AD 1320

School or Style

Italian
Bolognese School

Materials used in production

Parchment (skin)
Gold

Techniques used in production

Penwork
Illumination
Handwriting

Identification numbers

Accession number: MS.2-2023
Primary reference Number: 312684
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 18 May 2023 Updated: Monday 4 March 2024 Last processed: Monday 4 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Manuscripts and Printed Books

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