Boethius — 12th century, second quarter; English, Winchester or Hereford (?)
MS. Auct. F. 6. 5
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Boethius — 12th century, second quarter; English, Winchester or Hereford (?)
Shelfmark
MS. Auct. F. 6. 5
Place of origin
English, Winchester or Hereford (?)
Date
12th century, second quarter
Language
Latin
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Physical extent
vii + 80 leaves
Decoration
Miniatures: Boethius writing his book (fol. vii verso), and Boethius in prison with a cord round his neck listening to Philosophy, and attended by two persons blowing trumpets: at top is an eagle with expanded wings.
Diagram.
Historiated initial. (Pächt and Alexander iii. 103, pl. X)
Acquisition
Presented by William Harwood, prebendary of Winchester, in 1611.
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