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Size: 6 1/4" x 9 5/8", when unfolded: 27 5/8" x 18 3/4", printed with a three-color border, in colored inks showing links between artists, etc.; dates in Florentine history, sculptors, architects, poets & buildings; painters of other schools, noted in the side sections; explanatory note is initialled: M.J.R. Mounted on canvas & folded into paste-board covers, which are also canvas-backed. Outer covers are chromo-litho. reproduction of a carved ivory bookbinding, described below. Edges of covers show a few corner chips, dusting, small glue spot to front cover, canvas shows a few dust spots, light wear to chart along folds, some age-tanning to paper. Scan shows part of the outer covers. Scarce item. From the personal collection of Pittsburgh fine arts dealer, Charles A. Wunderly. "The two chromo-lithographs which enclose this chart represent the two carved ivory covers of a Psalter which was, apparently, executed for Melissenda, eldest daughter of Baldwin and wife to Foulques, Count of Anjou, who succeeded Baldwin as King of Jerusalem in 1131. It is a splendid specimen of the decorative skill of 12th century Byzantine art. One side represents the cardinal virtues [-]. The six medallions present scenes from the life of David [-]. The other side represents the six acts of mercy, performed by a regal person [-]. The scenes are described in the Latin of the Vulgate [-]. The carver who is an imperfect Latinist, has apparently carved his own name at the top, Herodius. Both covers are studded with rubies ans turquoises. This fine specimen of a dying art is intended as a contrast and an introduction to the new life of the Renaissance, and above all to the vital and vitalising art of Florence. M.J.R.". Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-225382598
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