'Le Chemin de Paradis', a French poem by Jean Mallart, with:
- An 'Oraison a Dieu' (fol 1v)
- 'Epistre au Roy', King Henry viii (fol. 7v)
- 'Aux lecteurs' (fol. 10v)
All in verse, and the first book of the poem (fol. 18v). There are four large miniatures of the author writing his book (fol. 1v), of the royal Arms (fol. 7v), and of subjects of the poem (foll. 10v, 18v). This is no doubt the copy written, illuminated, and presented to Henry viii by the author, who was the king's French Poet and Orator.
Dates
- Creation: Written in the first half of the 16th century by Jean Mallart
Extent
80 Leaves
Language of Materials
- French
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Bodl. 883, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Bodl. 883
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 18123
Abstract
'Le Chemin de Paradis'
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
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. 3076
Custodial History
Manuscript 1023 acquired by the Bodleian Library
Immediate Source of Acquisition
'Liber vniuersitatis Oxon. ex dono Francisci Greuill in artibus magistri et socii Collegij Mertonensis, Octob. 11°, 1622.'
Physical Facet
On parchment ,with fine miniatures, illuminated capitals, etc.; binding, red velvet, English contemporary work
Dimensions
10 3/4 × 7 5/8 in.
Topical
- Title
- 'Le Chemin de Paradis'
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
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