Biblioteca Reale di Napoli
Organization
Biography
Founded by Alfonso V of Aragón who became King of Naples in 1442; the library was scattered after 1495 following an invasion by Charles VIII of France; many volumes were taken to Paris and now reside in the Bibliothèque National.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Composite manuscript containing three texts, 15th century
Item
Identifier: MS 120
Contents
This manuscript is a composite manuscript containing three main texts and some miscellaneous notes. It was made in Italy in the 15th century, probably at or for the Aragonese Library in Naples. It is a collection of texts about Greek and Roman history and learning.The contents are as follows:Flyleaves: Some notes, poems, etcetera, in Latin and Greek (italic hand) on two vellum fly-leavesff. 1v-2r: Two miniatures (see “Illumination”)f. 2v: Note...
Dates:
15th century