Pliny, d. Gaius P. Secundus. Roman writer; 23/24 - 79 AD. Works: Naturalis historia (natural history). - Pliny surpasses a scroll with the dedication of his work to Emperor Titus. - Figure on the tree: self-portrait of Petrus de Slagosia with scroll; Inscription: "Petrus de Slagosia me fecit". Book painting, Lübeck (?) 1210s, scribe and illuminator Petrus de Slagosia (Slagelse, Denmark, 3rd quarter of the 12th century until the 1st quarter of the 13th century). From: Gaius Plinius Secundus: Naturalis Historia. Origin: Lübeck, Dominikanerkloster; Acquired in 1430 by Cosimo dei Medici. Ms. Plut. 82.1, fol. 3 r or 4 v (a. a. O.O.: Pluteo LXXXII. 1). Florence, Biblioteca Laurenziana.