Skip to Content

The museum is temporarily closed. Learn more.

Folio Three from Burchard of Sion's De locis ac mirabilibus mundi, or an Illuminated Geography

A work made of folio from a partial manuscript with decorated letters and other decorations in tempera and gold leaf, and with latin inscriptions in black and brown ink, ruled in light brown ink, on vellum.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

Image actions

  • A work made of folio from a partial manuscript with decorated letters and other decorations in tempera and gold leaf, and with latin inscriptions in black and brown ink, ruled in light brown ink, on vellum.

Date:

c. 1460

Artist:

French (Paris)
written by Burchard of Mount Sion (German, active 13th century)

About this artwork

Currently Off View

Prints and Drawings

Artist

Pablo Burchard (Author)

Title

Folio Three from Burchard of Sion's De locis ac mirabilibus mundi, or an Illuminated Geography

Origin

France

Date

1450–1470

Medium

Folio from a partial manuscript with decorated letters and other decorations in tempera and gold leaf, and with Latin inscriptions in black and brown ink, ruled in light brown ink, on vellum

Dimensions

500 × 390 mm (average)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Frank G. Logan

Reference Number

1915.334.3

Extended information about this artwork

Object information is a work in progress and may be updated as new research findings emerge. To help improve this record, please email . Information about image downloads and licensing is available here.

Share

Sign up for our enewsletter to receive updates.
Learn more

Image actions

Share

Suggested Terms