Illuminated Manuscript Collection (#8)

Illuminated page of Wenceslaus and Charles VI
3782300 Illuminated page of Wenceslaus and Charles VI; (add.info.: Illuminated page, with bordering, depicting Wenceslaus IV, King of Bohemia, and Charles VI, King of France)

Ms 438 The Month of June: Reaping, from a Book of Hours, 1490 (vellum)
CHT202249 Ms 438 The Month of June: Reaping, from a Book of Hours, 1490 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque de L'Arsenal, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

The Assault on Belgrade of Sultan Mehmet II The Conqueror (1432-1481), from Hunernama (Mss Hazine)
TPG179239 The Assault on Belgrade of Sultan Mehmet II The Conqueror (1432-1481), from Hunernama (Mss Hazine. 1524), 1588 (ink and gold leaf on vellum) by Turkish School

Annunciation to the Shepherds, from the border of the Rich Missal of Cardinal Francisco Ximenez de Cisneros (1437-1517)
IND113561 Annunciation to the Shepherds, from the border of the Rich Missal of Cardinal Francisco Ximenez de Cisneros (1437-1517) (vellum) by Spanish School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional

A Monk, from Libre dels Feits (vellum)
IND113565 A Monk, from Libre dels Feits (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Universidad, Barcelona, Spain; (add.info)

James II The Just (1264-1327) presides at the parliament of Barcelona in 1311, from Libre Verd, c. 1380 (vellum)
IND113571 James II The Just (1264-1327) presides at the parliament of Barcelona in 1311, from Libre Verd, c.1380 (vellum) by Pena, Arnau de (13th-14th century); Arxiu de la Paeria, Lleida, Catalunya

King James II (1264-1327) approving the constitution agreed at the court of Lleida in 1301
IND112754 King James II (1264-1327) approving the constitution agreed at the court of Lleida in 1301, from the customs and memories of Pere Albert

King Alfonso XI (1311-50) from the customs and recollections of Pere Albert, 13th-14th century (vellum)
IND112753 King Alfonso XI (1311-50) from the customs and recollections of Pere Albert, 13th-14th century (vellum) by Pere Albert (1291-1327); Arxiu de la Paeria, Lleida, Catalunya

Teacher with pupils, within an historiated capital C, 14-15th century (vellum)
IND113562 Teacher with pupils, within an historiated capital C, 14-15th century (vellum) by Canals, Fra Antoni (14th-15th century); Archivo Municipal de Historia, Barcelona, Spain; Index Fototeca

Charlemagne with his paladins (knights of his retinue) (vellum)
IND112747 Charlemagne with his paladins (knights of his retinue) (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Turin, Italy; Index Fototeca

Cantiga 187, one of 420 musical compositions narrating the miracles of the Virgin
IND243187 Cantiga 187, one of 420 musical compositions narrating the miracles of the Virgin, written in Galician for Alfonso X the Wise (1221-84) (vellum) by Spanish School

Cantiga 187, one of 420 musical compositions narrating the miracles of the Virgin
IND451826 Cantiga 187, one of 420 musical compositions narrating the miracles of the Virgin, written in Galician for Alfonso X the Wise (1221-84) (vellum) (detail of 243187) by Spanish School

A couple being married by a cleric (vellum)
IND113563 A couple being married by a cleric (vellum) by Assia, Henricus von (13th century); Archivo Catedral de Tarazona, Zaragoza, Aragon, Spain; Index Fototeca

Alfonso X ( The Wise ) King of Leon and Castile (1221-84) playing a game of chess, page from the Book of Games, Chess
IND79753 Alfonso X ( The Wise ) King of Leon and Castile (1221-84) playing a game of chess, page from the Book of Games, Chess, Dice and Boards, 1282 (vellum) by Spanish School

A Moor and a Christian playing chess in a tent, from the Book of Games, Chess, dice and Boards, 1282 (vellum)
IND202091 A Moor and a Christian playing chess in a tent, from the Book of Games, Chess, dice and Boards, 1282 (vellum) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid

Portrait of a man, miniature from "Vitae"of Plutarch
3573898 Portrait of a man, miniature from " Vitae" of Plutarch by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Malatestiana e Raccolte Comunali, Cesena

Portrait of a man, miniature from "Vitae"of Plutarch
3573893 Portrait of a man, miniature from " Vitae" of Plutarch by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Malatestiana e Raccolte Comunali, Cesena

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 70v Raising of Lazarus, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum)
XJL197040 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 f.70v Raising of Lazarus, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); total:225x155 cm; National Library, St

St. James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of Gomez
986337 St.James on a White Horse Riding over the Corpses of Moors and The Coat of Arms of the Family of Gomez, 1606 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Spanish School

The Killing of Balder, from Melsteds Edda (pen & ink and w / c on paper) (see also 69854)
MGN169947 The Killing of Balder, from Melsteds Edda (pen & ink and w/c on paper) (see also 69854) by Icelandic School, (18th century); Arni Magnusson Institute, Reykjavik

Burial of Edward the Confessor, illustration from a facsimile of The Life of St Edward the Confessor (colour litho)
STC286257 Burial of Edward the Confessor, illustration from a facsimile of The Life of St Edward the Confessor (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Ny Kgl Saml 1867. 4, s. 95v The Killing of Balder (pen & ink and w / c on paper) (see also 169947)
XTD69854 Ny Kgl Saml 1867.4, s.95v The Killing of Balder (pen & ink and w/c on paper) (see also 169947) by Icelandic School, (18th century); Royal Library, Copenhagen

Thor Catching the Midgard Serpent, from Melsteds Edda (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
MGN169950 Thor Catching the Midgard Serpent, from Melsteds Edda (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Icelandic School, (18th century); Arni Magnusson Institute, Reykjavik

Missal of Notre Dame, Paris
7259644 Missal of Notre Dame, Paris by French School, (14th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Ref. MS 84-1972 fol)

Nobleman reclining on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from an illuminated manuscript in the Bibliotheque Royale)
6338976 Nobleman reclining on a Byzantine bed of the 9th century (from an illuminated manuscript in the Bibliotheque Royale) by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986605 Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Rites of Convocation of the Holy Roman Emperor)

Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986599 Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Audiences with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV)

Ms 120. Lactantius, Divinae Institutiones, f. 84v. Inhabited initial [N] showing Constantine enthroned
5979534 Ms 120. Lactantius, Divinae Institutiones, f.84v. Inhabited initial [N] showing Constantine enthroned, North-east Italy, Bologna or Padua

Ms 42. Book of Hours, f. 76r. Illuminated Incipit page to the Penitential Psalms
5979531 Ms 42. Book of Hours, f.76r. Illuminated Incipit page to the Penitential Psalms, with illuminated border and inhabited initial of King David at Prayer, 1490s (parchment) by Cavalletto

Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century, with guards holding spears and shields
6339002 Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century, with guards holding spears and shields by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Byzantine Emperor on his throne, 9th century)

King of the Carolingian dynasty, so-called second race
6338980 King of the Carolingian dynasty, so-called second race by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: King of the Carolingian dynasty, so-called second race)

Costumes of Frankish lords at the court of Charles the Bald, 9th century
6338955 Costumes of Frankish lords at the court of Charles the Bald, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Costumes of Frankish lords at the court of Charles the Bald, 9th century)

Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986612 Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info)

Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986521 Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Walled city with towers and peasants in wheat field 1)

Crossbowmen in helmets, chaimnail armor, tunics, loading their weapons
6340129 Crossbowmen in helmets, chaimnail armor, tunics, loading their weapons by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Crossbowmen in helmets, chaimnail armor, tunics, loading their weapons)

Byzantine sailboat with priest and nobles, 9th century
6339006 Byzantine sailboat with priest and nobles, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Byzantine sailboat with priest and nobles, 9th century)

Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855), Emperor of the Romans, governor of Bavaria, King of Italy and Middle Francia
6338931 Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855), Emperor of the Romans, governor of Bavaria, King of Italy and Middle Francia by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855)

Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986589 Miniatures from the Golden Bull, 1365 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info)

Missal of Notre Dame, Paris
7246943 Missal of Notre Dame, Paris by French School, (14th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; (add.info.: Ref. MS 84-1972 fol)

Ms 42. Book of Hours, f. 13r. Illuminated Incipit page to the Hours of the Virgin
5979530 Ms 42. Book of Hours, f.13r. Illuminated Incipit page to the Hours of the Virgin, with illuminated border and historiated initial of the Virgin at Prayer, 1490s (parchment) by Cavalletto

Hunter with falcon and horse, lamp, scythe, ship, sword, dagger, and vase
6340021 Hunter with falcon and horse, lamp, scythe, ship, sword, dagger, and vase by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Hunter with falcon and horse, lamp, scythe, ship, sword, dagger, and vase)

Statue and seals of Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855), Emperor of the Romans, governor of Bavaria
6338957 Statue and seals of Lothair I or Lothar I (795-855), Emperor of the Romans, governor of Bavaria, King of Italy and Middle Francia by Villain (19th century); (add.info)

A Cardinal sitting in judgement upon a Bishop, accused by two laymen, c. 1380 (paint and gold leaf on vellum)
986267 A Cardinal sitting in judgement upon a Bishop, accused by two laymen, c.1380 (paint and gold leaf on vellum) by Giacomo

Hat, soldier with lance, helmet and shield, shield, targe, quiver, bow, chariots, and archer, 11th century
6340027 Hat, soldier with lance, helmet and shield, shield, targe, quiver, bow, chariots, and archer, 11th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Hat, soldier with lance, helmet and shield)

Woman lying on a bed while a man fans her with peacock-feather fan, 9th century
6339012 Woman lying on a bed while a man fans her with peacock-feather fan, 9th century by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Woman lying on a bed while a man fans her with peacock-feather fan)

Byzantine Empress, 9th century, in a robe with gilt border encrusted with gems, matching the throne
6339003 Byzantine Empress, 9th century, in a robe with gilt border encrusted with gems, matching the throne by Villain (19th century); (add.info.: Byzantine Empress, 9th century)

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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.