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A mesmerizing medieval manuscript illuminates the fervent prayer of David, resplendent in gold and intricate foliage. The tension in angular forms mirrors the emotion in his supplication—what story do you draw from this striking image?
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#TIH #OTD 10 Sep 1482: Death of Federico da Montefeltro (b. 1422 Jun 07), lord of Urbino. He commissioned the construction of a great library, then perhaps the largest in Italy after the Vatican, with his own team of #scribes producing #manuscripts in his personal scriptorium. #BookHistory #MedievalManuscripts
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Nov 25: Feast of St Catherine of Alexandria, one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers & patron saint of, inter alia, #scribes, #scholars, #librarians, #archivists, #students, #philosophers, #girls / unwed #women, #lawyers. Her reputation for learning & wisdom led to her patronage of librarians, & anyone associated with knowledge; her debating skill & persuasive language led to her patronage of lawyers. #Manuscripts #MedievalManuscripts #Medievodons @bookhistodons @medievodons