Peter Cavallini's Bible. Ms. Civ. A. 72. Rome:... Lot 1010

Peter Cavallini's Bible. Ms. Civ. A. 72. Rome: Treccani, 2018. A reproduction of the bible commissioned by the Neapolitan cardinal Landolfo Brancaccio at the end of the 13th century and illuminated by the painter and mosaicist Pietro Cavallini. It is one of the most ornate medieval bibles with over 100 miniatures and numerous initials and is currently preserved in the Civic Library of Catania. (390 x 260mm). Copy no. 6 of 699. Detailed color reproduction of the original codex. Editorial binding in red velvet with inserts in gilt metal and semiprecious stones. With the commentary volume. EN - The Bible of Peter Cavallini. Ms. Civ. A. 72. Rome: Treccani, 2018. Reproduction of the Bible made on commission of the Neapolitan cardinal Landolfo Brancaccio in the late 13th century and illuminated by the painter and mosaicist Pietro Cavallini. It is one of the most ornate medieval bibles with over 100 miniatures and numerous initials and is currently kept at the Catania Civic Library. (390 x 260mm). Copy no. 6 of 699. Detailed colouri reproduction of the original codex. Red velvet editorial binding with gilt metal and gemstone inserts. With one volume of commentary.