Fragment of Le Roman de Girard de Viane, c.1250.

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Scope and Content

Two fragments of Le Roman de Girard de Viane, formerly pasted to a sixteenth century volume.

Decorated capitals in red and blue.

Administrative / Biographical History

A 12th century chanson de geste, celebrating the union of France under Charlemagne, by Bertrand de Bar-sur-Aube, French poet. A vassal of Charlemagne, Girart, holds Vienna against him, and stalemate ensues in the siege until a challenge between champions is suggested - Roland for Charlemagne and Olivier for Girart. However the champions are reconciled by an angel bringing down a cloud between them and commanding them to stop the fight.

Arrangement

Single item

Access Information

By appointment with the Keeper of Manuscripts. Access to records containing confidential information may be restricted.

Acquisition Information

Before 1800

Note

Call number used to be ms728

Other Finding Aids

Individual Manuscripts and Small Collections database available as part of Manuscripts Database.

Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements

Binding: Instantaneous spring binder.Parchment: 7.4x28.4cm and 16.4x5.3cm approx.

Archivist's Note

Description compiled by Maia Sheridan, Archives Hub project archivist, based on material from the Manuscripts Database

Conditions Governing Use

Applications for permission to quote should be sent to the Keeper of Manuscripts. Reproduction subject to usual conditions: educational use and condition of documents.

Accruals

None

Bibliography

Wolfgang van Linden 'Girart de Vienne per Bertrand de Bar-sur-Aube', Societe des anciens textes Francais, 1977, Introduction, p.50L.

The fragments were pasted into Dionysius In Quatuor Evangelistas (Paris, 1536) [Typ FP.B36PL]. A fragment remains pasted into the spine.