Manuscript
Bibliothèque Nationale de France, fr. 25344
(L'Image du monde)
Codicology
| Produced: | France (Paris), ca. 1340-1350 |
| Current Location: | Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Paris, France |
| Manuscript Type: | Encyclopedia |
| Language: | French |
| Folios: | 132 |
| Author: | Gossuin de Metz |
| Illustrated: | Yes |
| Media: | Parchment |
| Dimensions: | Height: 23 cm Width: 15.5 cm |
Folio 39r
Description
The prose version of L'Image du monde, an encyclopedia by Gossuin de Metz. There are animals accounts in the Geography section; none are illustrated. There are several paintings on astronomical and geographical subjects, as well as paintings illustrating the teaching of the seven liberal arts.
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