Sforza Legendarium - Il Leggendario Sforza Savoia - Codice Ms. Varia 124 Biblioteca Reale Di Torino Facsimile Edition All The Facsimiles,Bibles And Biblical Facsimiles

Facsimile edition limited to 980 copies. During his tenure as Duke of Milan, Geleazzo Sforza garnered fame as a prominent supporter of music and the arts. Notably, the celebrated illuminator Cristoforo de Predis produced one of the Italian Renaissance's most exceptional manuscripts for him in 1476: the sumptuous Sforza Legendarium. Functioning as a tome for personal devotion and reflection, the legendarium recounts the histories and myths surrounding the Virgin Mary's parents and her upbringing until the Annunciation. Seamlessly, it delves into the narrative of Christ's life, miracles, and Passion, reaching its climax with the events of Pentecost. Similarly, the life of John the Baptist receives attention. The magnificently illustrated volume contains 324 masterful miniatures in its 316 pages measuring 10 x 7 inches (26.4 × 18.2 cm).