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UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
MARGARET I. KING LIBRARY
Occasional Contribution No. 97
April 1958
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The unusual manuscript described in these unedited notes by Dr. Rosy Schilling
was displayed in the main foyer of the Margaret I. King Library in March 1958 along
with several other manuscripts and early printed books from the collection of Col.
David M. McKell of Chillicothe, Ohio. A microfilm negative is available in the
University of Kentucky Library.
Astronomical Medical Calendar
German, studio of Diebolt Lauber at Hagenau.
15th Century c. 1430-50.
On vellum. 12 leaves , 7 7/8:6 ins. Written on two columns in a firm Gothic
hand. Decorated in water-colours and with gold, the Calendar with the Occupations
of the Months in rounds and Signs of the Zodiac, the prognostications with figures
of the Astronomer, Sun and Moon, each within a Gothic arch on top of the script
columns and with a Star below, all painted gold. Vellum binding, with a crown in gold.
Calendar ,
The Saints commemorated are those of the diocese of Strassburg: 8.1. Erhardi,
11.5. Gangolfi, 4.7. Udalrici, 8.7. Kyliani, 21. 7. Arbogasti, 24.7. Cristine, 5.8.
Oswaldi, 7.8. Afre, 9.8. Romani, 28.8. Pelagi, 29,8 Adelfi, 11.9. Felicis et
Regule, 21.9. Lendelini, 6.10. Fidis, 15.10. Aurelie, 6.11. Leonhardi, 15.11. Fundani,
16.11. Othmari, 26.11. Conradi, 12.12. Odilie, 31.12. Columbe.
fol.l January: General prognostications for the whole year.
fol.lv January: The Astronomer, crowned, in ermine coat, seated cross-legged, counting
with his fingers.
fol. 2 January: A three-faced King at table, drinking. - The Waterman.
fol. 2v February: A man seated by an open fire, warming hands and feet. - Fish,
fol. 3 February: The Astronomer, bearded, with turban, pointing to the sun.
fol. 3v March: The Astronomer, bearded, with hat, pointing.
fol. 4 March: A man pruning vines. - The Ram licking for the leaves of a tree.
fol.4v April: A maiden seated on the grass, flowers in hand. - The Ox,
fol. 5 April: The Astronomer, standing bare-headed, pointing.
fol. 5v May: The Astronomer, seated at a desk with open book. A scroll incribed: Es wert
ein Zeichen geschehen.
fol. 6 May: A young hunter on horseback, falcon in hand. - The twins, naked, the male
holding a harp.
fol. 6v June: A man mowing grass. - The Crab,
fol. 7 June: The Astronomer, crowned, seated with open book.
fol.7v July: The Astronomer, with cap, pointing to sun and star,
fol. 8 July: A man reaping corn, - The Lion.
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
MARGARET I. KING LIBRARY
Occasional Contribution No. 97
April 1958
j-
The unusual manuscript described in these unedited notes by Dr. Rosy Schilling
was displayed in the main foyer of the Margaret I. King Library in March 1958 along
with several other manuscripts and early printed books from the collection of Col.
David M. McKell of Chillicothe, Ohio. A microfilm negative is available in the
University of Kentucky Library.
Astronomical Medical Calendar
German, studio of Diebolt Lauber at Hagenau.
15th Century c. 1430-50.
On vellum. 12 leaves , 7 7/8:6 ins. Written on two columns in a firm Gothic
hand. Decorated in water-colours and with gold, the Calendar with the Occupations
of the Months in rounds and Signs of the Zodiac, the prognostications with figures
of the Astronomer, Sun and Moon, each within a Gothic arch on top of the script
columns and with a Star below, all painted gold. Vellum binding, with a crown in gold.
Calendar ,
The Saints commemorated are those of the diocese of Strassburg: 8.1. Erhardi,
11.5. Gangolfi, 4.7. Udalrici, 8.7. Kyliani, 21. 7. Arbogasti, 24.7. Cristine, 5.8.
Oswaldi, 7.8. Afre, 9.8. Romani, 28.8. Pelagi, 29,8 Adelfi, 11.9. Felicis et
Regule, 21.9. Lendelini, 6.10. Fidis, 15.10. Aurelie, 6.11. Leonhardi, 15.11. Fundani,
16.11. Othmari, 26.11. Conradi, 12.12. Odilie, 31.12. Columbe.
fol.l January: General prognostications for the whole year.
fol.lv January: The Astronomer, crowned, in ermine coat, seated cross-legged, counting
with his fingers.
fol. 2 January: A three-faced King at table, drinking. - The Waterman.
fol. 2v February: A man seated by an open fire, warming hands and feet. - Fish,
fol. 3 February: The Astronomer, bearded, with turban, pointing to the sun.
fol. 3v March: The Astronomer, bearded, with hat, pointing.
fol. 4 March: A man pruning vines. - The Ram licking for the leaves of a tree.
fol.4v April: A maiden seated on the grass, flowers in hand. - The Ox,
fol. 5 April: The Astronomer, standing bare-headed, pointing.
fol. 5v May: The Astronomer, seated at a desk with open book. A scroll incribed: Es wert
ein Zeichen geschehen.
fol. 6 May: A young hunter on horseback, falcon in hand. - The twins, naked, the male
holding a harp.
fol. 6v June: A man mowing grass. - The Crab,
fol. 7 June: The Astronomer, crowned, seated with open book.
fol.7v July: The Astronomer, with cap, pointing to sun and star,
fol. 8 July: A man reaping corn, - The Lion.