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Opening of text, with large initials (with butterfly and Cupid figures). Rubrics and rustic capitals, f. 1r

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Renaissance and medieval manuscripts collection

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Title
Opening of text, with large initials (with butterfly and Cupid figures). Rubrics and rustic capitals, f. 1r
Collection

Renaissance and medieval manuscripts collection

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Dates / Origin
Date Created: 1475 - 1500 (Approximate)
Place: Italy
Library locations
Manuscripts and Archives Division
Shelf locator: MssCol 2557
Shelf locator: MA 144
Genres
Religious books
Manuscripts
Notes
Ownership: Early inscription: Terentius Ioannis e Barborum familia�sancti Leonis. Obtained in 1926 by Wilberforce Eames from W.M. Voynich. Bequeathed by Mr. Eames, 1940.
Content: De Ricci, 2316. De Ricci, Supplement, 330. Chart by Dr. G.B. Guest. Note in manuscript.
Content: Of first iii leaves, first two are paper, and the third is vellum, with the ownership note reproduced above.
Content: 24 long lines, ruled in drypoint.
Content: Parchment
Content: Gold initials on f. 1r-v have butterfly, Cupid, and bird perched on them.
Content: Large gold initials outlined in red, with white vinestem on blue background. 2-line and 3-line blue initials throughout. Rubrics. Names of books at top of page in red. Names of parts throughout in red. Hierarchy of script -- rustic capitals.
Content: Note in manuscript says it was written in South Italy in the late 15th century.
Content: 1 scribe.
Type of Resource
Text
Text
Still image
Languages
Latin
Identifiers
NYPL catalog ID (B-number): b12455533
MSS Unit ID: 2557
Digital Scriptorium 1.0 ID: NYPL MA 144
Universal Unique Identifier (UUID): e9bebf10-c5cc-012f-3925-58d385a7bc34
Rights Statement
The New York Public Library believes that this item is in the public domain under the laws of the United States, but did not make a determination as to its copyright status under the copyright laws of other countries. This item may not be in the public domain under the laws of other countries. Though not required, if you want to credit us as the source, please use the following statement, "From The New York Public Library," and provide a link back to the item on our Digital Collections site. Doing so helps us track how our collection is used and helps justify freely releasing even more content in the future.

Item timeline of events

  • 1475: Created (Approximate)
  • 2015: Digitized
  • 2026: Found by you!
  • 2027

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Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Opening of text, with large initials (with butterfly and Cupid figures). Rubrics and rustic capitals" The New York Public Library Digital Collections. 1475 - 1500. https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e86d-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. "Opening of text, with large initials (with butterfly and Cupid figures). Rubrics and rustic capitals" New York Public Library Digital Collections. Accessed November 2, 2026. https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e86d-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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Manuscripts and Archives Division, The New York Public Library. (1475 - 1500). Opening of text, with large initials (with butterfly and Cupid figures). Rubrics and rustic capitals Retrieved from https://old-digitalcollections.nypl.org/items/510d47da-e86d-a3d9-e040-e00a18064a99

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Opening of text, with large initials (with butterfly and Cupid figures). Rubrics and rustic capitals