The Rules of Chivalry. Statutes of the Order of... Lot 1015

The Rules of Chivalry. Statutes of the Order of the Holy Spirit by the Just Desiderio. Ms Francais 4274. Rome: Treccani, 2019. A reproduction of the manuscript of the rules of the "Ordre du Nœud" or Order of the Knot founded in 1352 by King Louis I of Naples to celebrate his coronation. Although the order itself did not last long, the manuscript survives today enriched by 17 miniatures of the Giotto school, made by Cristoforo Orimina, depicting the rituals and heroic deeds associated with any order of chivalry. (258 x 356mm). Copy no. 64 of 299. Detailed color reproduction of the original codex. Leather binding with gilt decorations in an editorial box. With the commentary volume. EN - The Rules of Chivalry. Statutes of the Order of the Holy Spirit from the Just Desiderio. Ms Francais 4274. Rome: Treccani, 2019. Reproduction of the manuscript of the rules of the "Ordre du Nœud" or Order of the Knot founded in 1352 by King Louis I of Naples to celebrate his coronation. Although the order itself did not have a long life, the manuscript survives to this day enriched by 17 miniatures of the Giottesque school, made by Christopher Orimina, depicting the rituals and heroic deeds associated with any knightly order. (258 x 356mm). Copy no. 64 of 299. Detailed colouri reproduction of the original codex. Leather binding with gilt decoration within editorial slipcase. With one volume of commentary.