Justinian Institutiones (Fragment)

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Justinian Institutiones (Fragment)

Leaf from a copy of Justinian's Institutiones, parchment. Main body text in two columns in black in a protogothic hand with alternating red and blue decorated initials and red and blue paragraph marks, and red rubrics. Surrounded by a gloss text in two sections in black in a Gothic hand. Date: 13th Century

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13th Alternating Body Columns Copy Fragment Fragments Gloss Initials Justinian Justinians Latin Main Manuscript Marks Paragraph Parchment Rubrics Sections Surrounded Institutiones

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13th Century Justinian's Institutiones Fragment: A Glimpse into Medieval Legal Scholarship This exquisite 13th century fragment showcases a leaf from a copy of Justinian's Institutiones, an essential legal text that formed the foundation of European civil law. The Institutiones, written in Latin, were composed by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century and later translated into various European languages. This particular fragment, written on parchment, displays the main body text in two columns in a protogothic hand. The text is interspersed with alternating red and blue decorated initials and paragraph marks, as well as red rubrics to enhance readability. The beauty of this medieval manuscript fragment lies not only in its textual content but also in the intricate decorative elements. Surrounding the main body text are two sections of gloss, written in black in a Gothic hand. These glosses, or explanatory notes, were added to aid scholars in their study of the legal text. The use of different hands and colors adds to the visual appeal and complexity of the manuscript. Justinian's Institutiones played a pivotal role in the development of European legal systems, and this fragment offers a fascinating glimpse into the scholarly practices of the medieval period. The intricate design, the use of multiple colors, and the inclusion of glosses all demonstrate the care and attention to detail that went into producing these valuable manuscripts. This fragment serves as a testament to the importance of legal texts in the Middle Ages and the dedication of scholars to preserving and interpreting them.

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