About this objectVita Ansgarii, a life of Ansgar (801–65), Archbishop of Hamburg-Bremen and Christian missionary to Denmark, was written by his successor as archbishop, Rimbert. This is the earliest manuscript containing this text, Codex Stuttgardiensis G.32, a late 9th century copy.
Date MadeLate 9th century
PeriodViking
Subject and Association KeywordsArrivals
Subject and Association KeywordsBooks
Subject and Association DescriptionLearn More: Eisenschmidt 2013, Life of Ansgar (trans.), Stäcker 2003.
Medium and MaterialsInk and pigment on parchment
Style and IconographyCodex
TechniqueManuscript
Measurements24 x 13.5 cm, 58 ff.
Credit LineWürttemberg State Library
Object numberEXH7: HB XIV 7, Codex Stuttgardiensis G.32
