Augustine, La cité de Dieu, Books XI-XXII (translation from the Latin by Raoul de Presles)

AuthorAugustine

Shelfmark The Hague, Museum Meermanno-Westreenianum, 10 A 12

Origin & date Paris, Virgil Master (illuminator); c. 1410-1412

Physical description

Vellum, ff. 285, 420x310 (296x208) mm, 2 columns, 48-49 lines, littera cursiva. French. Binding: 18th-century brown leather, blind and gilt (c. 1769)

Illumination

1 two-column miniature (208x210 mm); 11 column miniatures (110/85x95/90 mm); decorated initials with border decoration (ff. 2r, 19r, 32r, 44r, 63v, etc.)

Provenance

P.-L.-C. le Roy, Lord of La Potherye (18th century). Jesuits of the College of Clermont, Paris (cat. no. 775); purchased in 1764 by G. Meerman; by inheritance to his son J. Meerman (d. 1815); purchased between 1815 and 1824 by W.H.J. van Westreenen

Bibliography

De Laborde 1909, II, pp. 309-311, no. 27. - Byvanck 1931, p. 52. - Vermeeren & Dekker 1960, no. 118. - Meiss 1974, pp. 390, 408, 409. - Boeren 1979, pp. 15-16. - The Hague 1979, no. 18, pl. on p. 53. - S.D. Smith 1982, pp. 70 nt. 10, 73, 76-78, 79 nt. 44, 81

Note

part I: Paris, BN, fr. 6272

All catalogue fields

Type	Manuscript book
Language of record	nl
Source project(s)	MSS; BYVANCK; MMWMSS
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Title (Dutch)	Augustinus, La cité de Dieu, Boek XI-XXII (vertaling uit het Latijn door Raoul de Presles)
Title (index form)	La Cité de Dieu, Books XI-XXII
Translator (Dutch)	Augustinus, La cité de Dieu, Boek XI-XXII; Raoul de Presles (vertaler)
Translator	Raoul de Presles
Origin & date (Dutch)	Parijs, Vergiliusmeester (verluchter); c. 1410-1412
Language of origin code	fr
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Place of origin	Paris
Date of origin	1410-1412
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Physical description (Dutch)	Perkament, ff. 285, 420x310 (296x208) mm, 2 kolommen, 48-49 regels, littera cursiva. Frans. Band: 18de eeuws bruin leer, blindstempeling en goudstempeling (c. 1769)
Decoration (Dutch)	1 miniatuur ter breedte van twee kolommen (208x210 mm); 11 kolomminiaturen (110/85x95/90 mm); gedecoreerde initialen met randversiering (ff. 2r, 19r, 32r, 44r, 63v, etc.)
Related names (Dutch)	P.-L.-C. le Roy, Heer van La Potherye (18de eeuw). Jezuïeten van het College van Clermont, Parijs (cat. no. 775); verworven in 1764 door G. Meerman; door vererving naar zijn zoon J. Meerman (gest. 1815); verworven tussen 1815 en 1824 door W.H.J. van Westreenen
Related names/collections	Roy, P.-L.-C. le; Paris, College of Clermont, Jesuits; Meerman, G.; Meerman, J.
Cataloguer's note	11-nov-1991 ask mrt 97
Language	French
Language (Dutch)	Frans
Classification code	01 A 21
Geographic code	01 FR 02 IL PA

14 illuminations catalogued

f. 2rminiature

St. Augustine and the city of God with Mercy-Seat; Hell

Book 11

1410-1412

11B3231(+31)11G25 11H(AUGUSTINE)37 11K2 11L61 11L611 11S11 11T13 11T14 11T41 25I12 25I41 41A12 41A54 46A212 46C13141 47I122 47I21 49LL72

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Sequence no.	8127
Sequence (global)	2193
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	201x205
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	St. Augustinus en de staat van God met een Genadestoel; de hel
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 11
Scene order key	2r
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester

f. 19rminiature

Fall of the rebel angels

Book 12

1410-1412

11G321 11G33 11K2 11L61 11S11(+0)11T13

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8128
Sequence (global)	2194
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	85x90
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	De val van de opstandige engelen
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 12
Scene order key	19r
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester

f. 32rminiature

The fall of man: Adam and Eve eat from the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil

Book 13

1410-1412

11L61 31E3 71A421

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8129
Sequence (global)	2195
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	80x87
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	De zondeval: Adam en Eva eten van de Boom van Kennis van Goed en Kwaad
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 13
Scene order key	32r
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Note	Not available = mmw_10a12_032r.jpg

f. 44rminiature

God blesses Adam and Eve; institution of marriage

Book 14

1410-1412

11L61 71A352

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8130
Sequence (global)	2196
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	90x88
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	God zegent Adam en Eva: de instelling van het huwelijk
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 14
Scene order key	44r
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Note	Not available = mmw_10a12_044r.jpg

f. 63vminiature

Cain slays Abel with a spade; The Great Flood: the ark of Noah floating on the waters

Book 15

1410-1412

11L61 31E23421 47I15(SPADE)71A82 71B3311

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8131
Sequence (global)	2197
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	90x88
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	Kaïn slaat Abel dood met een spade; de Zondvloed: de ark van Noach drijft op de wateren
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 15
Scene order key	63v
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Note	Not available = mmw_10a12_063v.jpg

f. 93vminiature

The building of the Tower of Babel

Book 16

1410-1412

11L61 47D8(HAMMER)47G31 71B421 71B4211(+0)

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8132
Sequence (global)	2198
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	95x90
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	De bouw van de Toren van Babel
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 16
Scene order key	93v
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Note	Not available = mmw_10a12_093v.jpg

f. 126vminiature

David and six philosophers discussing

Book 17

1410-1412

11I14 11I62(DAVID)31 11L61 49LL71

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8133
Sequence (global)	2199
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	99x90
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	David discussieert met zes profeten
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 17
Scene order key	126v
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Note	Not available = mmw_10a12_126v.jpg

f. 150rminiature

Eleven prophets and kings

Book 18

1410-1412

11I4 11I62(...)3 11L61 44B113 49LL71

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8134
Sequence (global)	2200
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	88x89
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	Elf profeten en koningen
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 18
Scene order key	150r
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Note	Not available = mmw_10a12_150r.jpg

f. 191rminiature

Praying priests representing contemplative life

Book 19

1410-1412

11L61 11P31521 11P315331 11Q21 11Q53 11R42 49L72 49LL72

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8135
Sequence (global)	2201
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	92x88
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	Biddende priesters stellen het contemplatieve leven voor
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 19
Cataloguer's note	Oorspronkelijke beschrijving in drie delen gesplitst
Scene order key	191r _sc. 1
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Note	Not available = MMW_10A12_191r.JPG

f. 191rminiature

St. Mary Magdalene kneeling before Christ ('Noli me tangere), and St. Martha preparing food, representing contemplative and active life

Book 19

1410-1412

11L61 11R4 41C26 73C72231(+0)73E31

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8136
Sequence (global)	2202
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	92x88
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	St. Maria Magdalena die knielt voor Christus ('Noli me tangere') en Martha die het eten bereidt als symbolen voor het contemplatieve en het actieve leven
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 19
Scene order key	191r _sc. 2
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Note	Not available = MMW_10A12_191r.JPG

f. 191rminiature

Group of philosophers and theologians discussing

Book 19

1410-1412

11L53 11L61 11P31521 11P315332 11R4 31A25552(+932)49C31 49LL72 49N 98B(VARRO)3

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8137
Sequence (global)	2203
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	92x88
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	Een groep filosofen en theologen in debat
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 19
Scene order key	191r _sc. 3
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Note	Not available = MMW_10A12_191r.JPG

f. 214vminiature

Judgement of Satan (Antichrist)

Book 20

1410-1412

11D91 11K2 11L61 31A2763 73G55

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8138
Sequence (global)	2204
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	116x90
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	Het oordeel over Satan (Antichrist)
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 20
Scene order key	214v
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Note	Not available = mmw_10a12_214v.jpg

f. 238vminiature

Hell (eternal punishment) as burning city

Book 21

1410-1412

11L61 11T14 41B4

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8139
Sequence (global)	2205
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	100x90
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	De hel (eeuwige verdoemenis) als brandende stad
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 21
Scene order key	238v
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Note	Not available = mmw_10a12_238v.jpg

f. 261vminiature

The Last Judgement: Christ on a rainbow raises the dead in the presence of Mary and St. John the Baptist

Book 22

1410-1412

11L61 11U1 11U21 11U4

All catalogue fields

Sequence no.	8140
Sequence (global)	2206
Shelfmark	The Hague, MMW, 10 A 12
Shelfmark (Dutch)	Den Haag, MMW, 10 A 12
Image size (mm)	88x88
Type	manuscript illumination
Caption (Dutch)	Het Laatste Oordeel: Christus op een regenboog doet de doden verrijzen, in het bijzijn van Maria en St. Johannes de Doper
Type (Dutch)	min.
Text (Dutch)	Boek 22
Scene order key	261v
Language of origin code	0 France
Origin (Dutch)	0 Frankrijk
Illuminator / Master	Virgil Master
Illuminator (Dutch)	Vergilius Meester
Note	Not available = mmw_10a12_261v.jpg