Satirae

Description

Title: Satirae
Creator: Juvenal
Contributor: Persius.
Published / Created: [between 1450 and 1500]
Publication Place: Italy
Abstract: Manuscript on paper of 1) Juvenal, Satirae V.56-XVI (lines 29-94 of Satire XV are interpolated between lines 293 and 294 of XIV). 2) Persius, Prologue followed by Satirae I-V.59; V.149-191
Description: In Latin.
Watermarks: similar to Briquet Echelle 5904, 5908 and Harlfinger Fleche 12.
Script: Written by a single scribe in humanistic script. Marginal notes and corrections in several hands.
Plain decorative initials with vine work designs, outlined in ink but not painted, mark the beginning of satires. Initial of each verse stroked with red (much faded). Spaces left for headings.
Binding: 19th-20th centuries. Vellum non-adhesive binding.
Provenance: Presented to Yale in 1936 by Thomas E. Marston.
Extent: ff. ii + 79 + ii : 215 x 146 (140 x 95) mm.
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: Latin

Genre: Manuscripts, Medieval Italy 15th century
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library
Material: paper ;
Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Geographic): Connecticut
New Haven.
Subject (Name): Juvenal.
Subject (Topic): Manuscripts, Medieval
Satire, Latin
Subjects: Juvenal
Manuscripts, Medieval > Connecticut > New Haven
Satire, Latin
Italy > 15th century
Medieval and Renaissance Manuscripts in Beinecke Library

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Citation: Juvenal and Persius, Satirae. General Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.