Medieval Illuminated Letter Collection (#7)

The Finding of the Holy Cross. From an manuscript Gradual, c. 1420. Artist
The Finding of the Holy Cross. From an manuscript Gradual, c.1420. Private Collection

The Pentecost. Initial O from an Antiphoner, ca 1320. Artist: Anonymous
The Pentecost. Initial O from an Antiphoner, ca 1320. Private Collection

The Pentecost. Initials from an manuscript Gradual, ca 1430. Artist: Anonymous
The Pentecost. Initials from an manuscript Gradual, ca 1430. Private Collection

Edward III of England and Catherine Grandison. Miniature from Chroniques d Angleterre by Jean de Wav Artist: Anonymous
Edward III of England and Catherine Grandison. Miniature from Chroniques d Angleterre by Jean de Wavrin, ca 1475. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Byzantine Emperor Welcoming Roussillon and Martel, 1468-1470. Artist: Liedet, Loyset (1420-1479)
The Byzantine Emperor Welcoming Roussillon and Martel, 1468-1470. Found in the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Two men threshing sheaf (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous
Two men threshing sheaf (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Found in the collection of British Library

Peasants ploughing (Miniature from the Cotton MS Tiberius), 11th century. Artist: Anonymous
Peasants ploughing (Miniature from the Cotton MS Tiberius), 11th century. Found in the collection of British Library

Saladin captures the Holy Cross (From Chronica maiora I by Matthew Paris), 13th century. Artist: Paris, Matthew (c)
Saladin captures the Holy Cross (From Chronica maiora I by Matthew Paris), 13th century. Found in the collection of Corpus Christi College Cambridge

Cacao tree from the Codex Tudela, 1553. Artist: Pre-Columbian art
Cacao tree from the Codex Tudela, 1553. Found in the collection of Museo de America, Madrid

Death Strangling a Victim of the Plague. From the Stiny Codex, 14th century. Artist: Anonymous
Death Strangling a Victim of the Plague. From the Stiny Codex, 14th century. Found in the collection of University Library, Prague

Two minstrels. Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Artist: Anonymous
Two minstrels. Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Found in the collection of Monasterio de El Escorial

Feasting at King Arthurs Court, 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
Feasting at King Arthurs Court, 13th century. Found in the collection of British Library

Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor (Evangelarium for Henry III), 1039?1043. Artist: Anonymous
Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor (Evangelarium for Henry III), 1039?1043. Found in the collection of Staats- und Universitatsbibliothek Bremen

Cosmos (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), 1493. Artist: Anonymous
Cosmos (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), 1493. Found in the collection of Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

The bell of the peoples assembly will not ring in Novgorod again (From the Illuminated Compiled Chr Artist)
The bell of the peoples assembly will not ring in Novgorod again (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St

The Virgin Mary. From: Chants royaux en l honneur de la Vierge au Puy d Amiens, 1501-1600. Artist: Anonymous
The Virgin Mary. From: Chants royaux en l honneur de la Vierge au Puy d Amiens, 1501-1600. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Purified Souls in Purgatory (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry). Artist: Limbourg brothers (active 1385-1416)
The Purified Souls in Purgatory (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry). Found in the collection of Musee Conde, Chantilly

Representation of an Aristotelian Theory of Consciousness (From: De corpore et anima). Artist: Anonymous
Representation of an Aristotelian Theory of Consciousness (From: De corpore et anima). Found in the collection of John Rylands University Library

The Crucifixion with Six Scenes from the Passion of Christ. Artist: Master of Jacques de Besancon (active 1480-1510)
The Crucifixion with Six Scenes from the Passion of Christ. Found in the collection of National Gallery, Prague

The Founding of the Trinity-Sergius Monastery. Artist: Nesterov, Mikhail Vasilyevich (1862-1942)
The Founding of the Trinity-Sergius Monastery. Private Collection

Missa Pange lingua. Artist: Desprez (Des Prez), Josquin (1450 / 55-1521)
Missa Pange lingua. Found in the collection of Thuringer Universitats- und Landesbibliothek, Jena

De Arte Venandi cum Avibus (On The Art of Hunting with Birds). Artist: Anonymous
De Arte Venandi cum Avibus (On The Art of Hunting with Birds). Found in the collection of Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana

Frederick II. De Arte Venandi cum Avibus (On The Art of Hunting with Birds). Artist: Anonymous
Frederick II. De Arte Venandi cum Avibus (On The Art of Hunting with Birds). Found in the collection of Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana

The burning of John Hus (From the Martinitz Bible). Artist: Petrus de Mladoniovicz, (Petr z Mladonovic) (ca 1390-1451)
The burning of John Hus (From the Martinitz Bible). Found in the collection of Knihovna Akademie, Prague

Taking a Castle in Jerusalem (From the Chronicle of the World (Weltchronik) by Rudolf von Ems). Found in the collection of Kantonsbibliothek St. Gallen

The siege of Beijing. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Artist: Anonymous
The siege of Beijing. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Battle between the Mongol and Jin Jurchen armies in north China in 1211. Miniature from Jami al-taw Artist: Anonymous
Battle between the Mongol and Jin Jurchen armies in north China in 1211. Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), ca 1430. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (From: De institutione musica by Boethius), 12th century. Artist: Anonymous
Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (From: De institutione musica by Boethius), 12th century. Found in the collection of the Cambridge University Library

Aristotle. From: Commentarium magnum Averrois in Aristotelis De Anima libros, 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
Aristotle. From: Commentarium magnum Averrois in Aristotelis De Anima libros, 13th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Marriage. Haggadah, Mid of the 15th cen Artist: Anonymous
Marriage. Haggadah, Mid of the 15th cen.. Found in the collection of the Museum Judenplatz, Vienna

The naval Battle, ca 1340. Artist: Anonymous
The naval Battle, ca 1340. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Plan of Jerusalem. Psalter fragment, ca 1200. Artist: Anonymous
Plan of Jerusalem. Psalter fragment, ca 1200. Found in the collection of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague

The Last Supper, 1502. Artist: Anonymous
The Last Supper, 1502. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

The Psychomachia by Prudentius, 11th century. Artist: Anonymous master
The Psychomachia by Prudentius, 11th century. Found in the collection of the Parker Library, Corpus Christi College

The Peresopnytsia Gospels, 1556-1561. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
The Peresopnytsia Gospels, 1556-1561. Found in the collection of the Vernadsky National Library of Ukraine

Holy Mass with Philip the Good. (The Book of Hours of Philip of Burgundy), ca 1455. Found in the collection of the Koninklijke Bibliotheek, The Hague

The Life of Saint Denis, 1317. Artist: Master of the Vie de saint Denis (active Early 14th cen. )
The Life of Saint Denis, 1317. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Belles Heures of Jean de France, Duc de Berry, 1412-1416. Artist: Limbourg brothers (active 1385-1416)
The Belles Heures of Jean de France, Duc de Berry, 1412-1416. Found in the collection of the The Cloisters Museum and Gardens

The Fall of the Rebel Angels (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry), 1412-1416. Found in the collection of the Musee Conde, Chantilly

(From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
(From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Count Albrecht II of Hohenberg (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Count Albrecht II of Hohenberg (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Count Wernher von Homberg (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Count Wernher von Homberg (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Heinrich von Veldeke (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Heinrich von Veldeke (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Gottfried von Neifen (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Gottfried von Neifen (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Count Otto von Botenlauben (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Count Otto von Botenlauben (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Count Friedrich II von Leiningen (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Count Friedrich II von Leiningen (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Count Konrad von Kirchberg (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Count Konrad von Kirchberg (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Rudolf II of Fenis (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Rudolf II of Fenis (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

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"Exploring the Beauty of Medieval Illuminated Letters: A Journey through Time" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of medieval illuminated letters. These exquisite works of art, created by talented artists and scribes, transport us to a bygone era where craftsmanship and devotion converged. One such masterpiece is The Lindisfarne Gospels (715-721), an awe-inspiring testament to the artistic prowess of its creator. Its intricate designs and vibrant colors breathe life into each page, showcasing the dedication that went into its creation. In Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry (1412-1416), we are introduced to a series of illuminations capturing different months throughout the year. February depicts a scene filled with romance and elegance, while May transports us to a blossoming springtime landscape crafted by the skilled hands of the Limbourg brothers. Henry I, Count of Anhalt (Between 1305 and 1340) graces us with his presence in an anonymous artwork from Codex Manesse. This regal figure exudes power as he gazes confidently at onlookers, reminding us of the importance bestowed upon these illuminated manuscripts. The Byzantine Master's rendition of The Hippocratic Oath (12th century) showcases not only their mastery over calligraphy but also their ability to convey complex ideas through visual storytelling. It serves as a testament to both medical knowledge and artistic expression during this period. March from Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry presents yet another captivating scene brought to life by the Limbourg brothers' skillful brushstrokes. With meticulous attention to detail, they capture nature awakening from winter's slumber amidst picturesque landscapes. Reaping and binding sheaves depicted in Luttrell Psalter (ca 1330) offers insight into agricultural practices during medieval times. Through this anonymous artist's work, we witness the labor-intensive process of harvesting, a vital aspect of medieval life.