Manuscript Summary:This small-format manuscript from the 17th century contains hymnal prayers, poems and blessings for the circumcision ceremony. Two sections of the book contain illustrated pages. In addition to the title page, which is decorated with a Renaissance portal, there are eleven illustrations with biblical themes and four contemporary scenes regarding birth and circumcision. Several of these illustrations are influenced by Frederico Zuccaro (around 1540-1609) and Raphael.(red)
Online Since: 12/20/2016
Zürich, Braginsky Collection, B331
Parchment · 83 ff. · 8.5 x 7.3 cm · Italy [Ancona or Pesaro?], [copied by Joseph ben Nissim Fermi?] · 17th century
Book on circumcision
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Zürich, Braginsky Collection, B331, f. 2_001r – Book on circumcision (https://www.e-codices.ch/en/list/one/bc/b-0331)
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