Johannes Bochius — c. 1594–95; Flemish
MS. Douce 387
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Johannes Bochius — c. 1594–95; Flemish
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 387
Associated place
Antwerp
Place of origin
Flemish
Date
c. 1594–95
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
paper
Physical extent
ii + 83leaves
Decoration
Fine miniatures.
Borders.
Initials. Evidently the presentation copy with coloured designs by Martin de Vos and others. (Pächt and Alexander i. 407, pl. XXXIII)
Acquisition
Bequeathed to the Bodleian in 1834
Provenance
Francis Douce, 1757–1834
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Title
Description of the triumphal entry of Ernest, archduke of Burgundy, into Antwerp, 1594
Shelfmark
MS. Douce 387
Summary
'Descriptio publicæ gratulationis, spectaculorum & ludorum, in aduentu ... Ernesti archiducis Austriæ ducis Burgundiæ ... anno ... (1594) decimo octauo Kal. Iulias alijsque diebus Antuerpiæ editorum. Cum carmine Panegyrico ... Auctore Ioanne Bochio ...' This is the original MS., with a large number of elaborate coloured views of monuments, places, and people in Antwerp, as well as full descriptions, and two general views of the city (one from a distance, one a bird's eye plan). There is a printed edition of 1595 with engravings and fuller letterpress.
Date
written in Antwerp in 1594-1595 (?)
Language
Latin
Physical facet
On paper, with coloured views
Physical extent
83 Leaves
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Collection contents
Description of the triumphal entry of Ernest, archduke of Burgundy, into Antwerp, 1594
