[New Testament Gospel Lectionary].

Item Info

Title:
[New Testament Gospel Lectionary].
Alternative Title:
  • Evangelion. Greek. 1600
  • Orthodox Eastern Church. Synaxarion. Greek.
Date:
1600s
Creator:
Orthodox Eastern Church.
Description:

  • Forms part of the Kenneth Willis Clark Collection of Greek Manuscripts (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)

  • Format: Manuscript codex.

  • Title supplied by cataloger.

  • Layout: Written in 1 column of 25 lines; first 14 leaves are blank.

  • Script: Semi-uncial leaning slightly to the right.

  • Decoration: Simple ornamental headpieces in red and black.

  • Title cataloged from existing description.

  • Evangelion with Synaxarion and tables for Holy Days by month and tables for incipits of the Gospels and Apostles.

  • Binding: Bound in full red silk, embroidered with silver wire, over wooden boards; floral embroidery on cover, with silver plaques of Crucifixion on upper cover and the Holy Trinity on the lower cover; gauffered edges.

Location:
Venice (Italy)
Subject:
Format:
Language:
Greek, Modern (1453-)
Extent:
312 leaves :paper, illuminations ; 194 x 137 mm
Digital Collection:
Early Manuscripts collection
Catalog Record:
https://find.library.duke.edu/catalog/DUKE006035633
Provenance:
  • Source of acquisition: Purchase; Van Dam, London; 1933.
  • Ownership history: Forms part of the Kenneth Willis Clark Collection of Greek Manuscripts (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University).
Rights:
Free Re-Use
Public Domain
Identifier:
  • Call number: Greek MS 002
  • 006035633
  • duke:178817
  • emsgk01002
  • ark:/87924/r34746w03
  • 055058b0-a621-4eee-a6d7-967029b2a112
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