Dunn, George (1864-1912)
"De Balneis Puteolanis", a didactic poem by the Salerno physician Petrus de Ebulo, describes the health benefits of about thirty healing springs found in the region around Pozzuoli and Baia, Italy. This work was widely disseminated in Latin as well as in Italian and French translations. It describes baths that were destroyed by an earthquake in 1538. The manuscript is decorated with full-page illustrations and was probably produced in the artistic circle of Robert d'Anjou.
Online Since: 07/31/2007
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- Bodmer, Martin (Former possessor) | De Marinis, Tammaro (Former possessor) | Dunn, George (Former possessor) | Evans, Robert Harding (Seller) | Olschki, Leo S. (Former possessor) | Petrus, de Ebulo (Author) Found in: Standard description
This elegant pocket-size book of hours was illuminated in Tours around 1480 by the Maître des camaïeux d'or Le Bigot, who was active in the circle of the painter Jean Bourdichon. The sixteen tiny historiated initials in camaïeu d'or that are contained in the manuscript succeed the usual repertoire with an original cycle dedicated to the seven days of Creation. The artist demonstrates his exceptional technical mastery by lending the body of the initials an especially attractive evanescent character. The subtle arrangement of the surrounding letters should invite the anonymous patron to appreciate the meticulous combination of gold and colors in detail.
Online Since: 12/14/2018
- Dunn, George (Former possessor) Found in: Standard description
- Beatty, Alfred Chester (Former possessor) | Bourdichon, Jean (Illuminator) | Dunn, George (Former possessor) | Duquesne Relieur (Bookbinder) | Fouquet, Jean (Illuminator) | Millar, Eric George (Librarian) | Thomas, Alan G. (Former possessor) Found in: Standard description