Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland
Engelberg, Stiftsbibliothek, Cod. 13, p. 130r
Manuscript title: Augustinus, Expositio super tertiam partem psalmorum
Manuscript summary: The scriptorium of Engelberg made this codex containing Augustine's commentary on the Psalms, along with a whole series of works of the Church Fathers (Cod. 12-18, 87-88 und 138). A two-line poem on 1r shows that the codex came to be during the time of Abbot Frowin (1143-1178). The text is written in a small, careful and clean script. The codex contains scattered figure initials with vinescrolls and bulb motifs typical of Frowin's time. Otherwise, lightly decorated initials in red ink divide the text.
Origin: Engelberg (Switzerland)
Period: 12th century
Image source: Engelberg, Stiftsbibliothek, Cod. 13: Augustinus, Expositio super tertiam partem psalmorum
(www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/bke/0013)
Engelberg, Stiftsbibliothek, Cod. 13, p. 130r
Manuscript title: Augustinus, Expositio super tertiam partem psalmorum
Manuscript summary: The scriptorium of Engelberg made this codex containing Augustine's commentary on the Psalms, along with a whole series of works of the Church Fathers (Cod. 12-18, 87-88 und 138). A two-line poem on 1r shows that the codex came to be during the time of Abbot Frowin (1143-1178). The text is written in a small, careful and clean script. The codex contains scattered figure initials with vinescrolls and bulb motifs typical of Frowin's time. Otherwise, lightly decorated initials in red ink divide the text.
Origin: Engelberg (Switzerland)
Period: 12th century
Image source: Engelberg, Stiftsbibliothek, Cod. 13: Augustinus, Expositio super tertiam partem psalmorum
(www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/bke/0013)