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R.P. Ioannis Busæi Societatis Iesu theologi De statibus hominum liber posthumus... [etc.]
Buys, Jan (1547-1611); Albinus, Joannes
1613
Engraved title page.
The defence of militarie profession : Wherein is eloquently shewed the due commendation of martiall prowesse, and plainly prooved how necessary the exercise of armes is for this our age
Gates, Geffrey
1579
Dedication signed: Geffrey Gates.
Calendar: January (fol. 1v)
[ca.1480-1500]
In the miniature at the foot of the page a man is warming his feet by the fire, while a woman brings him a plate of food. The border includes strawberries, speedwells, and a curved acanthus leaf on a ...
Calendar: September (fol. 9v)
[ca.1480-1500]
The miniature at the foot of the page shows a man sowing seeds in a field, while another man holds a donkey carrying a sack. A hill and a fence can be seen in the background. The border is decorated w...
Calendar: February (fol. 2v)
[ca.1480-1500]
The miniature at the foot of the page depicts two man pruning. The border includes a pea flower, thistles, strawberries and speedwells.
Calendar: April (fol. 4v)
[ca.1480-1500]
The miniature at the foot of the page depicts a courting scene, in which a man with two servants (?) brings flowers for the lady shown through a house window. The border includes columbine, strawberri...
Calendar: May (fol. 5v)
[ca.1480-1500]
The miniature at the foot of the page shows a hunting scene: a man on horseback is accompanied by two dogs, while three deer are visible in the background at the edge of the forest. To the side a man...
Calendar: July (fol. 7v)
[ca.1480-1500]
The miniature at the foot of the page shows two men reaping corn at harvest, and one man binding sheaves. The border has a fly, pinks, pea flowers, strawberries and speedwell.
Calendar: October (fol. 10v)
[ca.1480-1500]
The miniature at the foot of the page shows a man treading grapes, while another brings in another basket from the vineyard shown next to the house. The border is decorated with primrose, thistle, spe...
Calendar: December (fol. 12v)
[ca.1480-1500]
The miniature at the foot of the page depicts two men slaughtering a pig, which apparently lies in a fire. A woman looks on from the house on the background. The border is decorated with strawberries,...
Calendar: March (fol. 3v)
[ca.1480-1500]
The miniature at the foot of the page show two man digging and a woman sitting in front of a house. There is a castle in the distance, over the river. The border is decorated with pea flowers, strawbe...
Calendar: January (fol. 1r)
[ca. 1490]
The main picture shows a young man bringing a plate for a man dining at table. The miniature within the border depicts Aquarius as a young boy, pouring water (once coloured with silver pigment) out of...