Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland
Cologny, Fondation Martin Bodmer, Cod. Bodmer 127, f. 02r
Manuscript title: Passionary of Weissenau
Manuscript summary: This copy of the Lives of the Saints, produced during the 12th century, possibly in the German Cloister of Weissenau, is decorated with ornately detailed and illustrated initial capitals, including one notable initial in which the illuminator, "Fr. Ruffilus" includes himself (fol. 244r).
Origin: Weissenau (Germany)
Period: 12th century
Image source: Cologny, Fondation Martin Bodmer, Cod. Bodmer 127: Passionary of Weissenau
(www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/cb/0127)
Cologny, Fondation Martin Bodmer, Cod. Bodmer 127, f. 02r
Manuscript title: Passionary of Weissenau
Manuscript summary: This copy of the Lives of the Saints, produced during the 12th century, possibly in the German Cloister of Weissenau, is decorated with ornately detailed and illustrated initial capitals, including one notable initial in which the illuminator, "Fr. Ruffilus" includes himself (fol. 244r).
Origin: Weissenau (Germany)
Period: 12th century
Image source: Cologny, Fondation Martin Bodmer, Cod. Bodmer 127: Passionary of Weissenau
(www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/cb/0127)