Saturday, 28 May 2016

Breviari d'Amor (BL Royal MS 19 C I)

Temptation to sin by fine clothing, f. 203v.

Colloquial name(s): Breviari d'Amor, by Matfre Ermengaud
Official name(s): British Library, Royal MS 19 C I

Date: 1300-1325 (source)
Origin: Occitan/Provencal France (source)


This manuscript contains several miniatures predominantly biblical, zodiacal and demonstrating the seven vices and seven virtues.

Basic descriptions of the illustrations are provided by the British Library with the facsimile.

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