Askew, Anthony, 1722-1774 (English physician and book collector)
Dates
- Existence: 1722 - 1774
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
MS 227: Erotemata by Manuel Chrysolaras, 16th century
The Erotemata ('Questions') was the first Greek grammar in use in Western Europe and it became widely popular among humanists after its publication in 1484. Manuel Chrysolaras (1355-1415), born in Constantinople, moved to Italy after having being invited by the humanist Coluccio Salutati to teach Greek in Florence.
Illumination
Initials and headings are in red, one is illuminated.
MS 228: Erotemata by Manuel Chrysoloras, ? 16th century
The Erotemata ('Questions') was the first Greek grammar in use in Western Europe and it became widely popular among humanists after its publication in 1484. Manuel Chrysolaras (1355-1415), born in Constantinople, moved to Italy after having being invited by the humanist Coluccio Salutati to teach Greek in Florence.
Writing
Initials and headings red. Writing Western in appearance, perhaps 16th century.