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Register of the Brotherhood of St. Rumbold

The register of the Brotherhood of St. Rumbold’s Parish in Mechelen, with its patron saint Rumoldus/Rombout, contains a wealth of pertinent information for historical research related to the fraternity phenomenon, including members, statutes, and regulations. As a result, it possesses significant historical value and a special importance for the collective memory. What makes this register unique is its exquisite and extensive embellishments. It holds high artistic value due to the inclusion of various exceptionally refined and colorful miniatures and pen decorations. This accounts for the rarity of the register

Partner
Aartsbisschoppelijk Archief Mechelen
Dating
1652/1745
Creator
Brotherhood of St. Rumbold
PID
vq2s49nc3s
Rights status
Public domain
  • Inventory number cp: Verzameling Rumoldiana, IV, 13
  • Masterpiece ID: 774
  • Format: manuscript
  • Number of folios: 147
  • Dimensions: 310 x 210 x 35 mm
  • Material: paper

Source: Brotherhood of St. Rumbold, 1652/1745, Register of the Brotherhood of St. Rumbold, Aartsbisschoppelijk Archief Mechelen, Public domain