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Division of the Red Sea from BL Add 14763, f. 135
Sefer nitsaḥon. Hebrew Manuscript.
Book of hours : undetermined use : in Latin
Sefer nitsaḥon. Hebrew Manuscript.
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Мбаппе из BL Arundel 311, f. 240
Рисунки из BL Arundel 263, f. 153
Рисунок из BL Arundel 263, f. 281
Pieta from BL Arundel 285, f. 204v
Рисунок из BL Arundel 263, f. 149
Аллегория из Б.Л. Арундел 317, ф. 10v
Колофон из BL Arundel 430, f. 357
Кебес из BL Arundel 317, ф. 2v
Флагманские инициалы из BL Arundel 237, f. 19v
Пуччини из BL Arundel 311, f. 240
Резюме
Puzzle initial 'P'(arabole) with flourished extension, at the beginning of the parabol. Image taken from f. 240 of Bible with prologues, and Interpretation of Hebrew names (ff. 488-525v). Written in Latin.
The Arundel Manuscript Collection was amassed by the Howard family, particularly Thomas Howard, the 2nd Earl of Arundel (1585-1646). Thomas Howard, the 2nd Earl of Arundel, who was a prominent figure during the early 17th century in England. Thomas Howard enjoyed a close relationship with King Charles I, and this connection allowed him to expand his collection. The king was granting him privileges to purchase manuscripts and books, and the collection grew in size and importance.
The English Civil War and the execution of King Charles I had a significant impact on Thomas Howard's life. During the war and the Commonwealth period, his collection faced threats of dispersion and destruction. Howard managed to protect many of his books and manuscripts by sending them abroad for safekeeping. After the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, the collection was returned to the Howard family.