06-03-2021, 09:19 AM
JKP probably refers to MS Casanatense 459, which is mentioned here:
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I am not sure why it is also referred to as "Tacuinum Sanitatis"; that seems wrong.
It is one of the copies of the "Tractatus de Herbis" tradition that has its roots in the Salernitan school. The texts of the various copies usually derive from each other, and have been modified / extended over time.
This Casanatense MS is a typical case of an illustrated herbal that was made for a prince, and not to be used by some medical person. A copy of it was made and is now in Munich. Old shelfmark: UB 604, new shelfmark: Cim 79.
It is also online:
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I am not sure why it is also referred to as "Tacuinum Sanitatis"; that seems wrong.
It is one of the copies of the "Tractatus de Herbis" tradition that has its roots in the Salernitan school. The texts of the various copies usually derive from each other, and have been modified / extended over time.
This Casanatense MS is a typical case of an illustrated herbal that was made for a prince, and not to be used by some medical person. A copy of it was made and is now in Munich. Old shelfmark: UB 604, new shelfmark: Cim 79.
It is also online:
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