An illuminated Manuscript diploma of four pages written on a vellum bifolium. Written in gold and black ink and executed on 4 October 1694 at the University of Padua, Italy.
Size (each page): 9.5 x 7 inches.
Each page is surrounded by an illuminated border in a colorful floral motif. The first page boasts a wide floral border including colorful fruits and a pair of peacocks.
This diploma confers the degree of Juris Utriusque Doctor to Franciscus Ignatius Baumeister of Rottwilanus, Germany.
Juris Utriusque Doctor is a Latin term meaning doctor of both laws. It refers to a combined law degree, in both civil and canon law. The degree was conferred on Catholic and German scholars of the Middle Ages and early modern times. At present, the degree is awarded only by the Pontifical Lateran University in the State of the Vatican City after a period of six years study.
A scarce and attractive Renaissance illuminated document in very nice antiquarian condition.
Shipped unmatted
