Illuminated Manuscript Collection (#3)

"Illuminated Manuscripts

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 23. It rains gold as Pallas is born at Rhodes and the sun is at Venus, 1618

Emblem 23. It rains gold as Pallas is born at Rhodes and the sun is at Venus, 1618
Emblem 23. It rains gold as Pallas is born at Rhodes and the sun is at Venus. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 22. If you have the white lead, do the woman's work, that is, cooking, 1618

Emblem 22. If you have the white lead, do the woman's work, that is, cooking, 1618
Emblem 22. If you have the white lead, do the woman's work, that is, cooking. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 21. Make a circle of man and woman, out of it a square, out of that into a triangle... 1618

Emblem 21. Make a circle of man and woman, out of it a square, out of that into a triangle... 1618
Emblem 21. Make a circle of man and woman, out of it a square, out of that into a triangle, make a circle, and you shall have, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 20. Nature teaches nature to overcome fire. From 'Atalanta fugiens' by Michael Maier, 1618

Emblem 20. Nature teaches nature to overcome fire. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 19. If you kill one of the four, soon they will all die, 1618

Emblem 19. If you kill one of the four, soon they will all die, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthäus, the Elder (1593-1650)
Emblem 19. If you kill one of the four, soon they will all die. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 18. Fire makes fiery, not gold, but gold. From 'Atalanta fugiens' by Michael Maier, 1618

Emblem 18. Fire makes fiery, not gold, but gold. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 16. This lion has no feathers, but that one has. From 'Atalanta fugiens' by Michael... 1618

Emblem 16. This lion has no feathers, but that one has. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael... 1618
Emblem 16. This lion has no feathers, but that one has. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 17. A fourfold ball of fire governs this work. From 'Atalanta fugiens' by Michael Maier

Emblem 17. A fourfold ball of fire governs this work. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 15. The potter's work, consisting of dry and wet, shall teach you, 1618

Emblem 15. The potter's work, consisting of dry and wet, shall teach you, 1618
Emblem 15. The potter's work, consisting of dry and wet, shall teach you. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 14. This is the dragon eating its own tail. From 'Atalanta fugiens' by Michael Maier, 1618

Emblem 14. This is the dragon eating its own tail. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 12. The stone that Saturn ate and spat out before Jupiter's son is remembered... 1618

Emblem 12. The stone that Saturn ate and spat out before Jupiter's son is remembered... 1618
Emblem 12. The stone that Saturn ate and spat out before Jupiter's son is remembered on the mountain, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 10. Give fire to fire, Mercurius to Mercurius, and it is enough for you, 1618

Emblem 10. Give fire to fire, Mercurius to Mercurius, and it is enough for you, 1618
Emblem 10. Give fire to fire, Mercurius to Mercurius, and it is enough for you. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 3. Go to the woman who washes her smiles, do the same, 1618

Emblem 3. Go to the woman who washes her smiles, do the same, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthäus, the Elder (1593-1650)
Emblem 3. Go to the woman who washes her smiles, do the same. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 2. The earth is his wet nurse. From 'Atalanta fugiens' by Michael Maier, 1618

Emblem 2. The earth is his wet nurse. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 1. The wind carried him in his belly. From 'Atalanta fugiens' by Michael Maier, 1618

Emblem 1. The wind carried him in his belly. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Hermes Trismegistus. From De divinatione et magicis praestigiis, 1616

Hermes Trismegistus. From De divinatione et magicis praestigiis, 1616. Creator: Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623)
Hermes Trismegistus. From De divinatione et magicis praestigiis, 1616. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Saturn. (Planetarum effectus et eorum in signis zodiaci), 1585

Saturn. (Planetarum effectus et eorum in signis zodiaci), 1585. Creator: Sadeler, Jan (Johannes), the Elder (1550-1600)
Saturn. (Planetarum effectus et eorum in signis zodiaci), 1585. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: De lapide philosophorum: Philosopher's Stone. From Alchymia by Andreas Libavius, 1606

De lapide philosophorum: Philosopher's Stone. From Alchymia by Andreas Libavius, 1606. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: The Alchemical World Landscape, from Opus medico-chymicum by Johann Daniel Mylius, 1618

The Alchemical World Landscape, from Opus medico-chymicum by Johann Daniel Mylius, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum... by Basilius Valentinus, 1613. Creator: Unknown artist

Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum... by Basilius Valentinus, 1613. Creator: Unknown artist
Azoth, Sive Aureliae Occultae Philosophorum... by Basilius Valentinus, 1613. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Gnostic intaglio depicting Chnoubis. Creator: Unknown artist

Gnostic intaglio depicting Chnoubis. Creator: Unknown artist
Gnostic intaglio depicting Chnoubis. From "A Discourse on the Worship of Priapus" by Richard Payne Knight. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Phanes, the Orphic deity, Second quarter of the 2nd century. Creator: Klassische Antike Kunst

Phanes, the Orphic deity, Second quarter of the 2nd century. Creator: Klassische Antike Kunst
Phanes, the Orphic deity, Second quarter of the 2nd century. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Estense, Modena

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 29. As the salamander lives in fire, so does the stone, 1618

Emblem 29. As the salamander lives in fire, so does the stone, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthäus, the Elder (1593-1650)
Emblem 29. As the salamander lives in fire, so does the stone. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: The red angels of Mars and the golden angels of the sun. ?From 'The Sworn Book of... 15th century

The red angels of Mars and the golden angels of the sun. ?From "The Sworn Book of... 15th century
The red angels of Mars and the golden angels of the sun. ?From "The Sworn Book of Honorius" (BL Royal 17 A), 15th century. Found in the Collection of the British Library

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Angels of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun and Venus, 15th century. Creator: Unknown artist

Angels of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun and Venus, 15th century. Creator: Unknown artist
Angels of Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun and Venus. From "The Sworn Book of Honorius" (BL Royal 17 A), 15th century. Found in the Collection of the British Library

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 6. Sow only gold in the white leafed earth. From 'Atalanta fugiens' by Michael Maier, 1618

Emblem 6. Sow only gold in the white leafed earth. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 5. Put the toad on the woman's breast so that it sucks, and the woman dies, and the... 1618

Emblem 5. Put the toad on the woman's breast so that it sucks, and the woman dies, and the... 1618
Emblem 5. Put the toad on the woman's breast so that it sucks, and the woman dies, and the toad will grow very large with milk. Out of, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 4. Add the brother to the sister and give them the cup of love, 1618

Emblem 4. Add the brother to the sister and give them the cup of love, 1618
Emblem 4. Add the brother to the sister and give them the cup of love. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 7. The young bird flies from the nest and falls back into the nest, 1618

Emblem 7. The young bird flies from the nest and falls back into the nest, 1618
Emblem 7. The young bird flies from the nest and falls back into the nest. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 11. Machet knows the Latona and tears up the books, 1618

Emblem 11. Machet knows the Latona and tears up the books, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthäus, the Elder (1593-1650)
Emblem 11. Machet knows the Latona and tears up the books. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 9. Lock the tree and the old man in a house full of dew, and whoever eats its fruit... 1618

Emblem 9. Lock the tree and the old man in a house full of dew, and whoever eats its fruit... 1618
Emblem 9. Lock the tree and the old man in a house full of dew, and whoever eats its fruit will be rejuvenated. Out of ", 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Emblem 8. Take the egg and hit it with a glowing sword, 1618

Emblem 8. Take the egg and hit it with a glowing sword, 1618. Creator: Merian, Matthäus, the Elder (1593-1650)
Emblem 8. Take the egg and hit it with a glowing sword. From "Atalanta fugiens" by Michael Maier, 1618. Private Collection

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Cantigas de Santa Maria - Codex Rico, ca 1280-1284. Creator: Anonymous

Cantigas de Santa Maria - Codex Rico, ca 1280-1284. Creator: Anonymous
Cantigas de Santa Maria - Codex Rico, ca 1280-1284. Found in the Collection of the Monasterio de El Escorial

Illuminated Manuscript Collection: Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous

Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous
Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Found in the Collection of the Monasterio de El Escorial

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"Illuminated Manuscripts: A Glimpse into the Artistic Brilliance of the Middle Ages" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of illuminated manuscripts. These exquisite works of art, painstakingly crafted by skilled scribes and talented artists, offer a window into the rich cultural heritage of medieval Europe. One such masterpiece is the Book of Kells illustration of St. Matthew, a stunning example showcasing intricate details and vibrant colors that bring biblical stories to life. Similarly, The Lindisfarne Gospels from 715-721 mesmerize with their ornate designs and delicate illuminations, transporting us to a bygone era. The Limbourg brothers' Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry takes us on an enchanting journey through months captured in vivid illustrations. In February, we witness winter's icy grip thawing as nature awakens with renewed vigor. And come May, blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring in all its glory. Travel further back in time with a French Bible manuscript leaf dating back to ca. 1280-1300, where we find ourselves immersed in ancient scriptures brought to life through meticulous craftsmanship. Meanwhile, glimpses into everyday life can be found within Chaucer's Canterbury Tales facsimile or even portraits like Henry I Count of Anhalt from the Codex Manesse. But it's not just religious texts or literature that grace these pages; medical knowledge also finds its place among them. The Byzantine Master's 12th-century manuscript reveals an artistic rendering of The Hippocratic Oath – a testament to both healing arts and aesthetic beauty. For architecture enthusiasts, there are treasures like the Plan of Canterbury Cathedral from the Eadwine Psalter (c. 1150), which showcases detailed vellum drawings capturing every architectural nuance for posterity. And finally, let us not forget about those who held power during this era.