| Location: | Cologny |
| Library / Collection: | Fondation Martin Bodmer |
| Shelfmark: | Cod. Bodmer 7 |
| Manuscript title: | Genus Arati |
| Caption: | Parchment · 59 ff. · 20.8 x 14.2 cm · Italy, Naples · 15th century |
| Language: | Latin |
| Manuscript summary: | This Latin manuscript on astronomical topics includes works by Germanicus, Pliny the Elder and Hyginus. The codex features numerous pen and ink drawings, including a planisphere (rotatable star chart) consisting of five golden concentric circles containing constellations portrayed as people or animals. These drawings, dating from the 15th century, have been attributed to Antonio di Mario of the Neapolitan region. |
| DOI (Digital Object Identifier): | 10.5076/e-codices-cb-0007 |
| Permanent link: | http://www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/cb/0007 |
| How to quote: | Cologny, Fondation Martin Bodmer, Cod. Bodmer 7: Genus Arati (http://www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/cb/0007) |
| Online since: | 07/31/2007 |
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