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14th Century Collection (#96)

The 14th century was a time of great exploration and artistic innovation

Background image14th Century Collection: Nativity, illuminated capital letter in the Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna manuscript

Nativity, illuminated capital letter in the Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna manuscript on parchment made??, probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Elna (Roussillon), c. 1275-1300

Background image14th Century Collection: The Three Marys at the Tomb, illuminated capital letter in the Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna

The Three Marys at the Tomb, illuminated capital letter in the Episcopal Sacramentary of Elna, Manuscript on parchment made, probably in the scriptorium of the Cathedral of Elna (Roussillon), c

Background image14th Century Collection: Christ in Majesty (Maiestas domini). Second illuminated capital letter in De Civitate

Christ in Majesty (Maiestas domini). Second illuminated capital letter in De Civitate Dei Libri XXII, work of St. Augustine, manuscript on parchment made?

Background image14th Century Collection: Men drinking from a fountain, Miniature from the Bible of Charles V of Valois

Men drinking from a fountain, Miniature from the Bible of Charles V of Valois, illuminated manuscript, 15th century

Background image14th Century Collection: Biblia Sacra (Vetus et novum testament), end of a chapter with miniatures of a Pantocrator

Biblia Sacra (Vetus et novum testament), end of a chapter with miniatures of a Pantocrator and a Crucifixion in a 14th century codex, from the convent of Saint Catherine of Barcelona

Background image14th Century Collection: Cover of the Deccameron by Giovanni Boccaccio, published in Venice, 1635

Cover of the Deccameron by Giovanni Boccaccio, published in Venice, 1635

Background image14th Century Collection: Act of justice King Henry III of Castile The Suffering (1379-1406)

Act of justice King Henry III of Castile The Suffering (1379-1406)

Background image14th Century Collection: Catalan troops in the campaign of Greece

Catalan troops in the campaign of Greece

Background image14th Century Collection: Book of Contemplation on God by Ramon Llull, written in Majorcan and translated

Book of Contemplation on God by Ramon Llull, written in Majorcan and translated from Arabic into common romance c. 1272, 14th century facsimile manuscript

Background image14th Century Collection: Llibre vermell (Red Book). Manuscript No

Llibre vermell (Red Book). Manuscript No. 1. Fol. 69, Latin text, there is a series of human figures with zoomorphic parts drawn at the bottom

Background image14th Century Collection: Reverse of an Alfonsin in silver, reign of Peter III the Cerimonious. Mint: Sardinia

Reverse of an Alfonsin in silver, reign of Peter III the Cerimonious. Mint: Sardinia

Background image14th Century Collection: Reverse of a Cruzado in silver, reign of Peter III the ceremonious. Mint: Zaragoza

Reverse of a Cruzado in silver, reign of Peter III the ceremonious. Mint: Zaragoza

Background image14th Century Collection: Head of a Cruzado in silver, reign of Peter III the ceremonious. Mint: Zaragoza

Head of a Cruzado in silver, reign of Peter III the ceremonious. Mint: Zaragoza

Background image14th Century Collection: Chronicle of D. Jaume I by Ramon Muntaner, manuscript, 1328, front page with the

Chronicle of D. Jaume I by Ramon Muntaner, manuscript, 1328, front page with the illustration of the author writing the book

Background image14th Century Collection: John Wycliffe (1320-1384), English theologian

John Wycliffe (1320-1384), English theologian

Background image14th Century Collection: Clement VII. Robert of Geneva (1342-1394). Pope of Avignon (Antipope) from 1378 to 1394

Clement VII. Robert of Geneva (1342-1394). Pope of Avignon (Antipope) from 1378 to 1394

Background image14th Century Collection: Jean de Meung, writing and delivering to Philip IV, king of France, his translation

Jean de Meung, writing and delivering to Philip IV, king of France, his translation of the play De Consolatione Philosophiae, miniature from a manuscript of the 14th century

Background image14th Century Collection: Coronation of the Empress Maria by the King Alfonso XI in the monastery of Huelgas

Coronation of the Empress Maria by the King Alfonso XI in the monastery of Huelgas, Alfonso XI King Castile-Leon (1311-1350)

Background image14th Century Collection: Cover of Llibre de les dones (Book of the women) where the Franciscan Eiximenis

Cover of Llibre de les dones (Book of the women) where the Franciscan Eiximenis is depicted writing the book, copy printed in Barcelona in 1495, written in 1396 by Eixemenis, engraving

Background image14th Century Collection: Cover of the edition printed in 1499 Regiment de la Cosa Publica (Regime of

Cover of the edition printed in 1499 Regiment de la Cosa Publica (Regime of Public Affairs) with Francesc Eiximenis and Juries of Valencia City, written in 1383 by Eixemenis, engraving

Background image14th Century Collection: Scene at St. Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419), a Dominican theologian and preacher Spanish

Scene at St. Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419), a Dominican theologian and preacher Spanish sides Centelles soothes and Vilaregut in Barcelona, ??copy of a fifteenth century altarpiece

Background image14th Century Collection: Dance party in the Royal Castle, 14th century miniature

Dance party in the Royal Castle, 14th century miniature

Background image14th Century Collection: The monastery of San Juan of the Armenians on Mount Athos (Greece), Byzantine miniature, 1300

The monastery of San Juan of the Armenians on Mount Athos (Greece), Byzantine miniature, 1300

Background image14th Century Collection: Investiture of a gentleman. Delivery of the sword

Investiture of a gentleman. Delivery of the sword. Page of the 14th century manuscript Order of the Holy Spirit

Background image14th Century Collection: Blessing of the fair of Saint-Denis in Paris, 14th century miniature

Blessing of the fair of Saint-Denis in Paris, 14th century miniature

Background image14th Century Collection: Tailoring. Miniature in Tacuinum sanitatis, illuminated manuscript of the late 14th century

Tailoring. Miniature in Tacuinum sanitatis, illuminated manuscript of the late 14th century

Background image14th Century Collection: The fair of Saint-Denis in Paris, Miniature in Grandes Chroniques de France, illuminated

The fair of Saint-Denis in Paris, Miniature in Grandes Chroniques de France, illuminated manuscript of the late 14th century

Background image14th Century Collection: Merchants of fabrics and textiles in a market, Miniature in the Statuto delle Corporazione

Merchants of fabrics and textiles in a market, Miniature in the Statuto delle Corporazione dei Mercanti, illuminated manuscript, 14th century

Background image14th Century Collection: Scene of daily life at the College Hubaut of Paris (Sorbonne), 14th century miniature

Scene of daily life at the College Hubaut of Paris (Sorbonne), 14th century miniature

Background image14th Century Collection: Market of the merchants, Miniature in the Codice Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia

Market of the merchants, Miniature in the Codice Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c.1300

Background image14th Century Collection: Merchants in a trade, miniature in Statuti Mercanti, illuminated manuscript, 14th century

Merchants in a trade, miniature in Statuti Mercanti, illuminated manuscript, 14th century

Background image14th Century Collection: Standards for gentlemen who go to the Crusade, Miniature in the Order of the Holy Spirit

Standards for gentlemen who go to the Crusade, Miniature in the Order of the Holy Spirit, manuscript, 14th century

Background image14th Century Collection: Ramon Muntaner (1265 - 1336), Catalan writer and military, between 1325 and 1332

Ramon Muntaner (1265 - 1336), Catalan writer and military, between 1325 and 1332 wrote his Chronicle, work written in Catalan in which he recounts the events since the birth of Jaume I the Conqueror

Background image14th Century Collection: Oath of Privileges and Franchises of Mallorca Island by King James III (1315-1349)

Oath of Privileges and Franchises of Mallorca Island by King James III (1315-1349). Tiles in the Plaza de Espana

Background image14th Century Collection: Reverse of a one-cruzado coin in silver, from the reign of Peter III, The Ceremonious

Reverse of a one-cruzado coin in silver, from the reign of Peter III, The Ceremonious (1319-1387), found in Barcelona

Background image14th Century Collection: Page of Tragedy by Seneca, 14th century manuscript

Page of Tragedy by Seneca, 14th century manuscript

Background image14th Century Collection: Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feudorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c

Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feudorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300, with the scene of a scribe

Background image14th Century Collection: Frontispiece with representation of different scenes, Miniature in Codex Justinian

Frontispiece with representation of different scenes, Miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feudorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

Background image14th Century Collection: Masons and stonecutters, detail of the miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones

Masons and stonecutters, detail of the miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

Background image14th Century Collection: Detail of the Justice, miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feudorum et Alia

Detail of the Justice, miniature in Codex Justinian Institutiones Feudorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c. 1300

Background image14th Century Collection: Pacification of Gamboino and Onacino sides, before the magistrate Gonzalo Moro (1394)

Pacification of Gamboino and Onacino sides, before the magistrate Gonzalo Moro (1394), tile panel

Background image14th Century Collection: Archery at the samurai in the gardens of Chiyoda No Onmote-Yabusame Jyoran, popular card, 1897

Archery at the samurai in the gardens of Chiyoda No Onmote-Yabusame Jyoran, popular card, 1897

Background image14th Century Collection: Decretals (Liber sextus decretalium cum Apparatu Ionnis Andreae), copy manuscript

Decretals (Liber sextus decretalium cum Apparatu Ionnis Andreae), copy manuscript on parchment Italy, c.1340-1345 and illuminated by the Siena painter Lippo Vanni

Background image14th Century Collection: King Pedro IV of Aragon and his court receiving the emissaries of King Peter I of Castile

King Pedro IV of Aragon and his court receiving the emissaries of King Peter I of Castile, drawing, 1905

Background image14th Century Collection: View of a castle, engraving in Coplas de Mallorca (Songs of Majorca), 1398

View of a castle, engraving in Coplas de Mallorca (Songs of Majorca), 1398

Background image14th Century Collection: Charlemagne crowned Emperor of the West (800-814) enters in a church followed by prelates

Charlemagne crowned Emperor of the West (800-814) enters in a church followed by prelates. Miniature in the Chronicles of France, 14th century manuscript

Background image14th Century Collection: South Gate of the Baptistery of Florence Cathedral, designed by Andrea Pisano

South Gate of the Baptistery of Florence Cathedral, designed by Andrea Pisano

Background image14th Century Collection: Altarpiece of the Virgin of Abella de la Conca

Altarpiece of the Virgin of Abella de la Conca. Tempera on wood, from the church of Sant Esteve d Abella de la Conca




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The 14th century was a time of great exploration and artistic innovation. As Marco Polo embarked on his journey from Venice, the world awaited the discoveries he would make in far-off lands. The Catalan Atlas, created during this period, provided a glimpse into the medieval kingdoms of Spain and Portugal. Meanwhile, in Asia, Phra Mae Thorani's twisting hair unleashed torrents of water, symbolizing the power and unpredictability of nature. This tumultuous scene mirrored the changing political landscape as Angevin kings held territories both in France and Britain. In Europe, artists like Sandro Botticelli captured the essence of springtime in their paintings such as "Primavera. " These masterpieces transported viewers to idyllic landscapes filled with vibrant colors and blooming flowers. Closer to home in England's Derbyshire county stood the iconic Crooked Spire Church overlooking a charming town. Its unique architecture served as a reminder of centuries-old traditions that endured through time. Literature also flourished during this era with tales like "Gawain and the Green Knight" captivating audiences. Sir Gawain faced temptation from Lady Bercilak but ultimately triumphed by beheading his adversary—a testament to chivalry and honor prevailing over darkness. Even religious texts were beautifully illustrated during this period; an exquisite manuscript leaf depicting Nehemias' book showcased French craftsmanship at its finest. As we reflect on these diverse aspects of 14th-century life—exploration, artistry, literature—we gain insight into a world that laid foundations for our modern society while cherishing its rich cultural heritage.