National Library of Russia, Lat. Q.v.V. 1
(Saint Petersburg Bestiary)
Codicology
Produced: | England, 1170-1185 |
Location: | National Library of Russia, St Petersburg, Russian Federation |
Type: | Bestiary |
Family: | First Family, Transitional |
Language: | Latin |
Folios: | 91 |
Illustrated: | Yes |
Media: | Parchment |
Dimensions: | Height: 21 cm Width: 15 cm |
Description
A full bestiary of the First family (transitional). It is closely related to the Worksop Bestiary (Pierpont Morgan Library, MS M.81).
There are 114 illustrations, four of them full page. They are similar to the Worksop Bestiary images in content, style and painting technique.
Additional Descriptions
None known
Editions and Facsimiles
Printed facsimiles