Petrarch — 15th century, third quarter; Italian, Ferrara
MS. Rawl. poet. 233
Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford
Description
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Title
Petrarch — 15th century, third quarter; Italian, Ferrara
Shelfmark
MS. Rawl. poet. 233
Place of origin
Italian, Ferrara
Date
15th century, third quarter
Language
Italian
Contents
Form
codex
Support
parchment
Decoration
Fine miniature, fol. 1r Type miniature Subject Blind-folded Cupid aims his bow at a kneeling young man, whose chest is pierced with an arrow; landscape in the background.
Fine border.
Fine initials.
Acquisition
Bequeathed to the Bodleian in 1755
Provenance
Richard Rawlinson, 1690–1755
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