Manuscript
British Library, Sloane MS 2435
L'image du monde
Codicology
| Current Location: | British Library, London, England, United Kingdom |
| Shelfmark: | Sloane MS 2435 |
| Produced: | Northern France, 1265-1270 |
| Manuscript Type: | Miscellany |
| Language: | French |
| Folios: | 132 |
| Author: | Gossuin de Metz |
| Illustrated: | Yes |
| Media: | Parchment |
| Script: | Gothic |
| Dimensions: | Height: 29.5 cm Width: 20 cm |
Folio 104r
Description
The first verse version of L'Image du monde, an encyclopedia by Gossuin de Metz, is on folio 77r-132v. There are several animal accounts in the Geography section, with a few illustrations. There are many full color paintings on geographical and astronomical subjects.
The manuscript also includes Le Régime du corps by Aldobrandino of Siena, a handbook on health.
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