The Passionarius of Gariopontus
- Date:
- Late 12th century
- Reference:
- MS.MSL.133
- Archives and manuscripts
- Online
About this work
Description
A beautifully written uncial Latin manuscript, by the same scribe throughout with elaborate capitals in red and blue.
The initial capital letter of each book is very large and elaborate, using gold and floral designs.
The contents are as follows:-
The Passionarius of Gariopontus, one of the early teachers of the School of Salerno (died 1050). The work is a manual of special pathology and therapeutics of Byzantine origin, translated and edited by by Gariopontus. The work was formerly, but erroneously, attributed to Galen. Gariopontus is the earliest writer to mention anæsthesia by inhalation of narcotic vapours.
The treatise is divided as follows:
Publication/Creation
Late 12th century
Physical description
173 folios on vellum 8vo. 19.5 × 12.5 cm. Old leather-gilt binding, rebacked.
Location of duplicates
This material has been digitised and can be freely accessed online through Wellcome Collection catalogue.
Finding aids
Described in: Warren R. Dawson, Manuscripta medica. A descriptive catalogue of the manuscripts in the Library of the Medical Society of London (London, 1932).
Ownership note
This manuscript probably came from the Askew Library, as its binding is identical with that of the other volumes from this source.
Subjects
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores