Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland
Porrentruy, Bibliothèque cantonale jurassienne, Ms. 22, f. 76r
Manuscript title: Breviarium basileense
Manuscript summary: This breviary was meant for use in the diocese of Basel. There are still partially visible traces of coats of arms that were painted on ff. 33r, 41r, 129r and 279r and were later erased; these allow the codex to be attributed to Arnold of Rotberg, Bishop of Basel from 1451 to 1458. His successor, Jean de Venningen (1458-1478) noted on f. 5r the repurchase of the manuscript from Porrentruy Castle on June 29th 1461.
Origin: Porrentruy, Switzerland
Period: 15th century
Image source: Porrentruy, Bibliothèque cantonale jurassienne, Ms. 22: Breviarium basileense (www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/bcj/0022).
Porrentruy, Bibliothèque cantonale jurassienne, Ms. 22, f. 76r
Manuscript title: Breviarium basileense
Manuscript summary: This breviary was meant for use in the diocese of Basel. There are still partially visible traces of coats of arms that were painted on ff. 33r, 41r, 129r and 279r and were later erased; these allow the codex to be attributed to Arnold of Rotberg, Bishop of Basel from 1451 to 1458. His successor, Jean de Venningen (1458-1478) noted on f. 5r the repurchase of the manuscript from Porrentruy Castle on June 29th 1461.
Origin: Porrentruy, Switzerland
Period: 15th century
Image source: Porrentruy, Bibliothèque cantonale jurassienne, Ms. 22: Breviarium basileense (www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/bcj/0022).