Germany - Hildesheim, Germany; Adeva - Codex Rotundus - 1400-1420
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Codex Rotundus is a 2011 facsimile edition of a medieval circular manuscript produced by Adeva in Germany, limited to 480 copies (no. 60) with a full reddish-brown leather binding and three gold clasps.
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Codex Rotundus
Medieval and early modern book culture produced many extraordinary manuscripts—luxurious bindings, lavish illustrations enhanced with gold and silver, and even texts written on colored parchment. Yet true brilliance often reveals itself in subtle details, and this manuscript is a perfect example. It captivates not only through its remarkably small size, but above all through its unique form.
The Codex Rotundus is the only known circular book to survive from the Middle Ages. It consists of 266 nearly perfectly round parchment leaves, each measuring just 9 cm in diameter. The craftsmanship required to bind these delicate pages together with a spine of only 3 cm is nothing short of extraordinary. When closed, the manuscript is secured by three gold clasps, each designed as an intricate Gothic monogram, helping to protect this fragile treasure.
The miniature format clearly inspired the artist, who likely collaborated with the renowned Master of the Dresden Prayer Book in Bruges. The result is a work of exceptional refinement. Three full-page circular miniatures stand out as highlights, while even greater precision is evident in the 30 smaller historiated initials, each telling its own story within an extremely limited space.
Altogether, the Codex Rotundus is a true masterpiece and a unique example of medieval book art.
Details of the Facsimile Edition
The facsimile was published in 2011 by Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt (ADEVA) in Graz in a strictly limited edition of 480 copies plus 20 extra sample copies. This is copy number #60.
It features a handcrafted full leather binding in reddish-brown leather with gold embossing. The original’s three clasps are reproduced with remarkable accuracy, formed as interwoven Gothic monograms. The volume is presented in a protective case with an acrylic lid.
The edition includes a scholarly commentary volume by Bodo Brinkmann (Volume 1), written in German.
The facsimile itself consists of one volume and offers a detailed reproduction of the original manuscript, faithfully replicating its size, circular format, and color.
Codex Rotundus
Medieval and early modern book culture produced many extraordinary manuscripts—luxurious bindings, lavish illustrations enhanced with gold and silver, and even texts written on colored parchment. Yet true brilliance often reveals itself in subtle details, and this manuscript is a perfect example. It captivates not only through its remarkably small size, but above all through its unique form.
The Codex Rotundus is the only known circular book to survive from the Middle Ages. It consists of 266 nearly perfectly round parchment leaves, each measuring just 9 cm in diameter. The craftsmanship required to bind these delicate pages together with a spine of only 3 cm is nothing short of extraordinary. When closed, the manuscript is secured by three gold clasps, each designed as an intricate Gothic monogram, helping to protect this fragile treasure.
The miniature format clearly inspired the artist, who likely collaborated with the renowned Master of the Dresden Prayer Book in Bruges. The result is a work of exceptional refinement. Three full-page circular miniatures stand out as highlights, while even greater precision is evident in the 30 smaller historiated initials, each telling its own story within an extremely limited space.
Altogether, the Codex Rotundus is a true masterpiece and a unique example of medieval book art.
Details of the Facsimile Edition
The facsimile was published in 2011 by Akademische Druck- und Verlagsanstalt (ADEVA) in Graz in a strictly limited edition of 480 copies plus 20 extra sample copies. This is copy number #60.
It features a handcrafted full leather binding in reddish-brown leather with gold embossing. The original’s three clasps are reproduced with remarkable accuracy, formed as interwoven Gothic monograms. The volume is presented in a protective case with an acrylic lid.
The edition includes a scholarly commentary volume by Bodo Brinkmann (Volume 1), written in German.
The facsimile itself consists of one volume and offers a detailed reproduction of the original manuscript, faithfully replicating its size, circular format, and color.
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Era
1400-1900
Manufacturer/brand
Adeva
Number of objects
1
Country
Germany
Geographical specification
Hildesheim, Germany
Map maker/publisher
Adeva
Map/book title
Codex Rotundus
Period
1400-1420
Condition
Excellent
Technique
Manuscript
Additional Information
Limited edition number 60/480
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