Currently cataloging an Estonian manuscript from 1532. It’s a confirmation by Pope Clement VII of a bishop of Oesel (which has various spellings, it seems). The manuscript itself is pretty ordinary, just going through normal bureaucracy (with one mention of the “rebelles” – Protestants).
What’s fantastic about this is a later annotation in another hand:
Clemens inferni [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Latin’
Annotated Schisms
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged curiosities, Latin, manuscripts on November 18, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
Latin Poetry; Inaptly Rote?
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Latin, manuscripts, poetry on October 28, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’m currently working on a 17th century manuscript of Latin epigrams and poetry. The author is unknown, but the paleography is lovely AND legible (an unusual treat!). Much of the poems focus on Thomas Aquinas (and God and various saints, but mostly ol’ Tommy here).
Probably the best part of this is the wordplay that goes [...]
