HARRSEN, Meta and George K. BOYCE

Italian Manuscripts in the Pierpont Morgan Library

New York: The Pierpont Morgan Library, 1953. 4to. (12 x 9 inches). [iv]-xii, 82 pp. With 78 plates (72 collotype plates and 6 plates in colour).

Publisher's green cloth, front board with gilt illustration, spine lettered gilt. Within a publisher's black slipcase with paper label. Fine

A comprehensive catalogue and a monumental contribution to the study of Italian manuscript art. An essential resource for art historians, bibliophiles, and scholars of medieval and Renaissance studies.

The volume meticulously documents the Italian manuscripts housed in the Pierpont Morgan Library, one of the world's premier collections of illuminated and historic manuscripts. Harrsen and Boyce provide detailed descriptions of each manuscript, including their physical characteristics, provenance, textual content, and artistic features. Their work spans a broad historical range, encompassing manuscripts from the early Middle Ages to the Renaissance, and includes sacred texts, literary works, and historical documents. Richly illustrated with plates, the catalogue highlights the exquisite artistry of Italian illuminators, showcasing vibrant miniatures, intricate marginalia, and the refinement of decorative scripts. It also explores the cultural and historical contexts of these works, offering insights into the regional styles and workshops of Italy, as well as the patrons who commissioned them.

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