Harvard University, MS Fr 707

Metadata

DS ID:

DS10381

Shelfmark:

MS Fr 707

Title:

Bifolium from the legend of Saint Margaret of Antioch

Date:

circa 1350.

fourteenth century (dates CE) AAT

Language:

In Middle French

Middle French WIKIDATA

Physical Description:

Extent: .04 linear feet (1 leaf in 1 voume) ; 19.1 cm x 15.2 cm

Former Owner(s):

Binney, Edwin, 1925-1986

Edwin Binney 3rd WIKIDATA

Note:

11-line miniature, 7.8 cm x 6.5 cm, depicting Saint Margaret of Antioch holding a spindle in a rocky landscape with a sheep; she is approached by a messenger in hose, doublet, and long boots falling over his ankles. On the right are 3 horsemen, 1 wearing a crown, in red, white, blue, and gold; background is of diapered gold. Miniature is almost completely enclosed by a bar-border terminating...
See curatorial file for more information.
Gift of Edwin Binney 3rd, 1986.

Keyword:

Manuscripts, Medieval

illuminated manuscripts

Christian women saints

Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint

Margaret, of Antioch, Saint

Institutional Record:

https://id.lib.harvard.edu/alma/99153726308703941/catalog

Holding Institution:

Harvard University