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ICo 4982
Type: MS
Headings: Gregorius IX, Pont. Max. — Decretales (sive Liber extra)
Bibliography: CALMA; Cahu 2023; Pfändtner 1996; Ravaisson and Le Clerc 1849
Heading remarks: Pfändtner 1996, p. XII, Pl. 33; Cahu 2023, pp. 173-175.
BOOK PRODUCTION
Place: Bologna (attributed)
Date: from 1245 to 1315 ca. (attributed)
CONTENT ANALYSIS
Work ID: ICoW 1415
Work: Gregorius IX papa, Decretales (sive Liber Extra)
Author: Gregorius IX papa
Content Analysis:
1v[Papal bull "Rex pacificus".]
Incipit: ‘Gregorius episcopus servus servorum dei ...’
[Illuminated frontispiece illustrating the papal bull: Pope Gregory IX is depicted seated, his right index finger raised to address the people in front of him and his left hand holding a volume bound with two ties on the fore-edge (presumably, the Liber Extra). The Pope is surrounded by tonsured clerics; two of them are kneeling in front of him and one is reaching to grab his cloak to honour him. The scene takes place in front of an aedicula.]
Explicit: ‘... absque auctoritate sedis apelatione spetiali.’
2rDe summa trinitate et fede catholica
Incipit: ‘Innocentius tertius in concilio generali. Firmiter credimus et simpliciter confitemur ...’
[Illuminated frontispiece illustrating book I: Christ is depicted with a cross halo, his right hand elevated in a blessing gesture (index and middle fingers raised) and his left hand holding a volume. He stands between Saint Paul and Saint Peter, who are recognisable by their attributes (a sword and a key respectively). Behind them are four other figures with halos, two of which are angels.]
66rExplicit liber primus incipit liber secundus. Rubrica. De iuditiis. Rubrica
Incipit: ‘De quo vult deo centuriensi episcopo ...’
[Illuminated frontispiece illustrating book II: A pope acting as a judge is depicted enthroned, his right hand raised to address the people in front of him and his left hand holding up an open book, presumably to show the exact law he is about to enforce. Before him, among a group of tonsured clerics, is a man holding a written scroll with one hand and pointing backwards with the other. He is indicating a bishop behind him, who turns his back to the group and walks out of the room with both hands raised. The man is presumably handing the judge an indictment act (the libellus, whose delivery marks the beginning of the court case) and his gesture suggests that he is accusing the bishop. The scene depicts the episode of the bishop Quodvultdeus, who, having been accused by an opponent, refused to be judged by a group of his peers.]
124rIncipit liber tertius. De vita et honestate clericorum
Incipit: ‘Ex concilio maguntino. Ut laici secus altare ...’
[Illuminated frontispiece illustrating book III: Inside a church, a priest is depicted in front of an altar with an open missal and an altar lamp on top. He raises the Host with both hands to perform the ritual of the Eucharist. In front of the priest, on the opposite side of the altar, is a tonsured cleric with his hands joined in prayer; behind the priest is a kneeling acolyte holding a candlestick with one hand and the priest’s vestments with the other. Behind the acolyte, in an area of the church separated by the architectural structure, a group of kneeling lay people is witnessing the ritual and praying.]
172rIncipit liber quartus. De sponsalibus et matrimonio. Rubrica
Incipit: ‘De Francia quidam nobilem mulierem ...’
[Illuminated frontispiece illustrating book IV: A bishop is standing between a man and a woman, officiating their marriage. He places both his hands on the heads of the spouses. The groom, on the left, has both hands in his sleeves; he is escorted by the members of his party, namely three men, one of whom is wearing a hat (perhaps he is a notary?). The bride, on the right, has her arms crossed over her chest; she is escorted by three women. The position of the spouses’ hands might indicate that they do not consent to the marriage. The members of the parties and the priest are depicted in larger proportions than the spouses, perhaps to indicate their young age. ]
188rIncipit liber quintus. De accusationibus inquisitionibus et denuntiationibus
Incipit: ‘Si legitimus non fuerit accusator non fatigetur ...’
[Illuminated frontispiece illustrating book V: A pope acting as a judge is depicted enthroned, his left hand pulling up his cloak and his right index finger raised to address the people before him. The group consists of an elderly man, in the centre, and two pairs of men, presumably the two opposing parties and their legal representatives. The man closest to the judge addresses him with the movement of his hands, while his lawyer encourages him by placing a hand on his back. Behind them, the opponent, who is a tonsured cleric, clutches his cloak (the nervous gesture could suggest that he is the defendant) while his lawyer whispers to him what he should say. ]
241rExplicit: ‘... ut pro spiritualibus facere quis homagium compellatur’
Work ID: ICoW 1421
Work: Bernardus Parmensis, Glossa ordinaria. Gloss to Gregorius IX's Decretales
Author: Bernardus Parmensis
Content Analysis:
1vIncipit: ‘De summa trinitate et fide catholica ...’
241rExplicit: ‘... supra de pactis pactiones. Bernardus.’
Link to digital copy: https://bibliotheque-numerique.ville-laon.fr/idurl/1/1485
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL ANALYSIS
Composite manuscript
Binding: rebound
Layout: 2 columns; Textus inclusus (Glossa)
Illustrations: Illuminated frontispieces on ff. 1v (illustration of the papal bull "Rex pacificus": Pope Gregory IX receiving the book of the Decretales), 2r (illustration of book I, "De summa trinitate et fide catholica": Christ with angels and saints), 66r (illustration of book II, "De iudiciis": Judgement scene with pope), 124r (illustration of book III, "De vita et honestate clericorum": Celebration of the Eucharist with clergy and laity), 172r (illustration of book IV, "De sponsalibus": Marriage ceremony) and 188r (illustration of book V, "De accusationibus, inquisitionibus et denunciationibus": Judgement scene with pope and clerics). Illuminated initials (mostly ornamental, sometimes inhabited) in the main text, at the beginning of each titulus. Flourished initials and paragraph signs alternatively in red and blue. Rubrics and running titles.
Iconclass: pope; insignia of the pope, e.g. tiara; sitting on an elevation; codex; kneeling before a ruler; kneeling on both knees; monk(s), friar(s); tonsure; arm or hand held in front of the chest; coat; Canon Law; 'Legge canonica' (Ripa); adult Christ together with apostles, evangelists, saints, etc.; cross-nimbus; blessing (either of things or persons), e.g. by anointing; nimbus, halo ~ radiance emanating from persons or things; angel(s) represented as youth(s) or adult(s); codex - LL - codex open; handwriting, written text; scroll - LL - scroll unfolded; archbishop, bishop, etc. (Roman Catholic); insignia of bishop, e.g. mitre, crozier; accusation (in court); the accused; accusing; court session (court of justice); interior of church; priest (Roman Catholic); liturgical vestments, canonicals; 'elevatio', showing the Sacred Host and Chalice; bread, Host; the Eucharist ~ the fourth of the seven sacraments; altarlamp, altar fire; altar-cloths, e.g. veil covering the altar at Lent; altar; missal; codex - LL - codex open; hands with finger-tips against each other; candlesticks and candles, e.g. Easter-candlestick; acolyte, chorister, lector, ostiarius, etc. ~ functionaries in Roman Catholic church; candlesticks and candles, e.g. Easter-candlestick; marriage, married couple, 'matrimonium'; archbishop, bishop, etc. (Roman Catholic); insignia of bishop, e.g. mitre, crozier; couple before the priest ~ marriage; hand in the sleeve - AA - both arms or hands; arms crossed over the breast; witnesses; members of bridal party; arm or hand held in front of the chest; hand on the heart; head-gear: cap; notary; imposition of hands; 'Giudice' (Ripa); beard; old man; judicial duel; laying the hand on another person's shoulder; lawyer, attorney at law; whispering; ears; 61B2(GREGORYIX); 31A25521(+932) palm of the hand turned up (+ addressing); 31A25552(+932) index finger forwards, pointing, indicating (+ addressing); 31AA25521(+923) palm of the hand turned up - AA - both arms or hands (+ defending oneself); 31A25521(+931) palm of the hand turned up (+ indicating, pointing at); 31A25561(+915) index finger and middle finger raised, closed (+ blessing); 11H(PAUL); 11H(PETER); 31A25552(+9211) index finger forwards, pointing, indicating (+ accusing); 31A25551(+932) index finger upwards (+ addressing)
Support material: parchment
Measurements: 465x280 mm
Extent (leaves): 241
Writing: Littera Bononiensis
SEMANTIC INDEXING
Subject: Law-canon (ius canonicum)
Genre: TEXTUS (Can)
Period: late medieval
Language: Latin
DATA SOURCE & REFERENCES
MS:
  • Laon, Bibliothèque municipale Ms. 357
Completeness: medium — Source: digital copy, bibliography
Editor: CM
Cite as: ICo 4982, by C. Marangoni <https://www.iuscommuneonline.unito.it/ICo/4982> [2024:11:01]