Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland
Fribourg/Freiburg, Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire/Kantons- und Universitätsbibliothek, Ms. L 90, p. 54v
Manuscript title: Psalterium-Hymnarium Ordinis Fratrum Praedicatorum
Manuscript summary: A psalter-hymnal produced for use by Dominicans. The saints recorded in the calendar indicate the codex’s point of origin as a Dominican convent in Southern Germany or Bohemia. The decorative style of the illuminated initials and filigrees, above all, indicate Bohemian origin and an origination date in the first half of the 15th century (new information provided by Martin Roland, Vienna).
Origin: Southern Germany
Period: 15th century
Image source: Fribourg/Freiburg, Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire/Kantons- und Universitätsbibliothek, Ms. L 90: Psalterium-Hymnarium Ordinis Fratrum Praedicatorum
(www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/bcuf/L0090)
Fribourg/Freiburg, Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire/Kantons- und Universitätsbibliothek, Ms. L 90, p. 54v
Manuscript title: Psalterium-Hymnarium Ordinis Fratrum Praedicatorum
Manuscript summary: A psalter-hymnal produced for use by Dominicans. The saints recorded in the calendar indicate the codex’s point of origin as a Dominican convent in Southern Germany or Bohemia. The decorative style of the illuminated initials and filigrees, above all, indicate Bohemian origin and an origination date in the first half of the 15th century (new information provided by Martin Roland, Vienna).
Origin: Southern Germany
Period: 15th century
Image source: Fribourg/Freiburg, Bibliothèque cantonale et universitaire/Kantons- und Universitätsbibliothek, Ms. L 90: Psalterium-Hymnarium Ordinis Fratrum Praedicatorum
(www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/bcuf/L0090)