Title

The zones of the world from 'Hortus Deliciarum'

Caption

Diagram depicting the zones of the world from 'Hortus Deliciarum' (Latin for Garden of Delights) is a medieval manuscript compiled by Herrad of Landsberg at the Hohenburg Abbey in Alsace, better known today as Mont Sainte-Odile. It was an illuminated encyclopaedia, begun in 1167 as a pedagogical tool for young novices at the convent. It is the first encyclopaedia that was evidently written by a woman. It was finished in 1185, and was one of the most celebrated illuminated manuscripts of the period. Dated 12th Century

Date

12th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A13_398

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (2,3Mb) / 16,8in x 13,9in / 5041 x 4160 (300dpi)

Keywords

12th Century Diagram Illustration Illustrated Zones of the World Zones World Hortus Deliciarum Latin Garden of Delights Medieval Manuscript Medieval Manuscript Herrad of Landsberg Hogenburg Abbey Alsace Mont Sainte-Odile Illuminated Illumination Encyclopaedia Pedagogical Convent Novices Novice 12th Century