(Newton, 1999, p. 360)

Shelfmark: MC 139 (Monte Cassino 139)

Author: (unknown)

Title: Vitae sanctorum

Language(s): Latin

Country: Italy

City: Monte Cassino

Type: Codex

Dimensions: 430 x 290 mm, 724 pages with 34 lines

Date: 1087-1105 CE

Holding Institution: Monte Cassino Library

Notes on script: Written in Cassinese script; workmanlike but not expert. The base line wavers at times and the lateral spacing shows extreme variation, in contrast to the care of master scribes at this point. Ruling on flesh sides, each bifolium separately, top three horizontal lines and bottom 2-3 ruled to edge.

Notes on decoration: Initial T here 10 lines high, in red, pink for dogs' bodies, yellow, green, blue, purple, with prominent pearls and with a top that is perfectly symmetrical.