Hours of the Virgin Mary according to the use of Chartres, Written early in the 15th century in France
Hours of the Virgin Mary according to the use of Chartres, in Latin, preceded by a French calendar, and Latin Capitula, and followed by:
- The Penitential Psalms and litany (fol. 106)
- There are fourteen larger miniatures (at fols. 13, 16, 20, 28, 43v, 61v, 69, 74, 78, 82, 87, 92, 100, 106) and some smaller, but one is missing after fol. 17, and a leaf after fol. 81
- A fragment of a 13th century medical MS. is in the binding
- A 17th century paper is added at fol. 130
Dates
- Creation: Written early in the 15th century in France
Extent
133 Leaves
Language of Materials
- Latin
- French
Shelfmark
MS. Gough Liturg. 13
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. II, no. 18333
Custodial History
Owned by 'Magdelene Gouin et Sachet son espous, 1616' (fol. 1, cf. 129v).
Physical Facet
On parchment, with miniatures, etc.
Dimensions
5 7/8 × 4 1/4 in.
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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