1.
The Hague, KB, 71 E 68
fol. 1r
Book 1: Chapter 1
Simon de Hesdin presents his translation of the 'Facta et dicta memorabilia' of Valerius Maximus to Charles V, king of France
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1r 78x68
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2.
The Hague, KB, 71 E 68
fol. 85r
Book 2, Chapter 1
The herdsman Faustulus discovers Romulus and Remus
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85r 100x72
iconclass 83(VALERIUS MAXIMUS, Facta et dicta memorabilia, 2.2.9) 96C(ROMULUS)122 96C(ROMULUS)123
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3.
The Hague, KB, 71 E 68
fol. 155r
Book 3: Chapter 1
M. Porcius Cato, who from his boyhood showed a temper to attain glory, pleading with Julius Caesar on behalf of Cicero
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155r 63x69
iconclass 44B121 44G163 83(VALERIUS MAXIMUS, Facta et dicta memorabilia, 3.1) 98B(CAESAR)5 98B(CATO THE YOUNGER)5 98B(CICERO)3
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4.
The Hague, KB, 71 E 68
fol. 201v
Book 4: Chapter 1
The moderation of consul Valerius Publicola who whittled down his own power to give more freedom to the community: two men, holding their sword by the tip of the blade, kneeling before an enthroned ruler
Fol. 201v: column miniature
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5.
The Hague, KB, 71 E 68
fol. 238v
Book 5: Chapter 1
A king and queen being served at a laid table and a man giving alms (or freeing slaves?)
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iconclass 41C3(+3) 44B1 44B113 44B1511 46A212 46A1831 83(VALERIUS MAXIMUS, Facta et dicta memorabilia, 5)
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6.
The Hague, KB, 71 E 68
fol. 275r
Book 6: Chapter 1
Three women kneeling in front of the statue of Vesta(?); a woman (Lucretia) committing suicide by stabbing herself with a sword
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7.
The Hague, KB, 71 E 68
fol. 292r
Book 7: Chapter 1
The good fortune of Q. Caecilius Metellus, surnamed Macedonicus, the grand son of the high priest Lucius Caecilius Metellus; Wheel of fortune, strife of laity and clergy(?)
Fol. 292r: column miniature
292r 62x69
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8.
The Hague, KB, 71 E 68
fol. 314r
Book 7: Chapter 6
The necessity forced the nations to adopt cruel laws and commands as for example during the Second Punic War: when a man's power was exhausted slaves were purchased publicly by commissioners
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9.
The Hague, KB, 71 E 68
fol. 333r
Book 8: Chapter 1
M. Horatius killing his sister for rebuking him about the death of one of the Curiatii, with whom she was betrothed; Horatius was condemned by Tullus and the Senate but acquitted after appealing through his father to the people for trial
Fol. 333r: column miniature
333r 72x68
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10.
The Hague, KB, 71 E 68
fol. 389r
Book 9: Chapter 1
Luxury and Lust: a couple of lovers; an old man reading, approached by a devil
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iconclass 11K31 11N36 31A2351 31D16 33C234 49LL72 49N 83(VALERIUS MAXIMUS, Facta et dicta memorabilia, 9.1)
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