Leaf from Commentarii in Somnium Scipionis: Map of the World
In the early fifth century, the neoplatonic philosopher Macrobius produced an important commentary on a segment of Cicero’s De Republica known as the Somnium Scipionis, or “Dream of Scipio.” In this dream, Scipio Africanus tells his grandson about the nature of the universe an...
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Franciscan ownership, 14th century [1]. Acquired by Abbot Luigi Celotti [ca. 1768-1846] [2], first half 19th century; Celotti Sale, Evans, London, 14 March 1825, no. 478; purchased by Thomas Thorpe [1791-1851], London, 1825. Acquired by Sir Thomas Phillipps [3]; Phillipps Sale, Sotheby's, London, April 27-May 2 1903, no. 749; purchased by Bernard Quaritch, 1903; purchased by Henry Walters, Baltimore, 1903; by bequest to Walters Art Museum, 1931.[1] notation on fol. 66r[2] ""Celotti"" added on front pastedown during first half of 19th century[3] Ms. 1029
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