Medieval & Renaissance Manuscripts

De sphaera mundi
Italy, Naples, last quarter of 15th century
MS M.426 fol. 6r

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Heraldry, Italian: Carafa -- Two winged nude putti hold garland-framed medallion enclosing escutcheon with arms of Diomede Carafa (gules 3 fesses argent)
Margins and initials with bianchi girari (white vine) ornament. In right margin is circle with stretched skin, upon which stands a nude putto. Below is rabbit.