The Treasure Book is an illuminated manuscript of the thirteenth century, preserved in the National Library of Russia.It is an encyclopedic work of Brunetto Latini ( c. 1230-1294 ), Florentine politician , poet, historian and philosopher, teacher and friend of Dante .
Was written in France, in French, during the author's exile ( 1260-1267 ) and consists of three books: the first begins with the biblical story, the story of Troy, Rome and the Middle Ages, followed by a natural history which collects extensive information on astronomy and geography. Also covered in detail some species of animals and birds.
The second book is about ethics: moral thoughts collects classic and modern, and studies the vices andmen 's own virtues .
The third book, the most original part of this work deals with issues related to politics and statecraft that , according to the author, is the most important and the most noble of all sciences.
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The thumbnail of this codex is extremely rich and varied. The artist's imagination is inexhaustible: the margins of 18 pages are filled with numerous arabesques and drolerías. These are one of the most advanced series, most interesting and oldest of its kind in the history of European miniature.
Also abound beasts, grotesque and strange, dwarves, acrobats doing balancing and juggling and musicians playing trumpet, flute, viola, tambourine, organ and bagpipes; also appear birds, hares, fawns, lions and a dogs to hunt wild boar. It has even drawn the creation of Eve. The natural history illustrations using traditional patterns that date back to the Roman tradition bestiary.
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OBJECTIVE DATA
Of the 115 miniatures framed, 4 are initial. Prepacio storied and at the beginning of each of the parties. Capitulares in gold and decorated with blue and carmine.
Consists of three books within the same volume. 298páginas.
Size: 310x220mm.
Text of s.XVI pergamino.Encuadernación 210x150mm, brown goatskin patterned mosaic.Paper Hand made especially for this work of art with the same feel, thickness and smell the unique and unrepeatable original.Tirada, strictly limited to 987 copies (No. 737), one by one deed.
Signature of Notary certifying its authenticity
The Spanish label M. Moleiro Editor has published the first and only facsimile reproduction Treasure Book in a deluxe edition limited to 987 copies,volume accompanied by a study by LI Kisseleva (National Library of Russia, St. Petersburg), IP Mokretsova (State Research InstituteRestoration (GosNIIR)), W. B. Clark (Marlboro College), I. P. Mokretsova, G.Z. Bykova and V.N. Kireyeva (State Research Institute for Restoration(GosNIIR))
More information on the official website of Moleiro: http://www.moleiro.com/es/miscelanea/libro-del-tesoro.htmlOr on wikipedia: http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libro_de_los_tesoros
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