Here, in a copy of Aristotle’s Metaphysics and Ethics, the scribe appears to have gotten somewhat di
Here, in a copy of Aristotle’s Metaphysics and Ethics, the scribe appears to have gotten somewhat distracted from his job and has drawn a bearded face in the margin. Although this seems silly, there is also a possibility that this drawing is being used in place of a manicule or bracket to emphasize a particular section of text.***Liber metaphisice ; Liber ethicorum [manuscript], [Italy?, ca.1275-1299]Call number: LJS 25 http://ow.ly/s2Rc30ft6wc***#kislakcenter #Pennlibraries #librariesofinstagram #Aristotle #Metaphysics #ethics #manicule #manuscriptmonday #doodle #drawing #penandink #specialcollections @sims_mss -- source link
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