Bifolium Collection

May lily, Maianthemum bifolium
5856146 May lily, Maianthemum bifolium; (add.info.: May lily, Maianthemum bifolium. Chromolithograph from Carl Lindman's "Bilder ur Nordens Flora" (Pictures of Northern Flora)

Antiphonal (Fragment)
Two vellum leaves from an antiphonal. Possibly two halves of a bifolium. Text contains chants for St Elizabeth of Hungary, St Celia and St Clement. Date: Late circa 13th Century

Epistles of St Jerome (Fragment)
Bifolium from a religious commentary, possibly an edition of the Epistles of St Jerome, or similar, parchment. Main body text in brown in a single column in a Caroline minuscule

Unknown Texts (Fragment)
Bifolium from an unknown work or works, possibly relating to canon law, parchment. Date: 14th - circa 15th Century

Biblical Commentary (Fragments)
Two leaves from a Biblical commentary, parchment. From the same manuscript, possibly two halves of a bifolium, although the text is not consecutive

Statutes for Elections (Fragment)
Bifolium from an unidentified text, possibly a work such as book of statutes or constitution for a monastic community, on parchment

Theological Text (Fragment)
Part of a bifolium, parchment. Fragment of an unknown theological text. Main body text in black in two columns. The bifolium is cut vertically through column A on folio 2

Ritual (Fragment)
Fragment of a bifolium, probably from a ritual book or Rituale Romanum, parchment. Main body text in black ink in a Caroline minuscule with red capitals and rubrics

Philosophical Text (Fragment)
Bifolium from an unidentified text, parchment. Content seems to be a commentary of philosophical and religious nature. The text on each folio is written in two different but near-contemporary hands

Justinian Digesta, Books V and VI (Fragment)
Bifolium from a copy of Justinian's Pandects, or Digesta Justiniani Augusti, parchment. Containing part of the end of Book V (De Judiciis) and the beginning of Book VI (De Rei Vindicatione)

Gebetbuch (Fragment)
Five leaves from a prayer book (Gebetbuch) in Middle Dutch, parchment. Consists of one bifolium and three loose leaves, probably consecutive

Virginal, or Dietrich's Erste Ausfahrt (Fragment)
Fragment of a bifolium from the Virginal or Dietrich's Erste Ausfahrt (Dietrich's First Departure), parchment. An epic poem from the Dietrich cycle

False lily of the valley or May lily, Maianthemum bifolium. Handcoloured lithograph from Diederich von Schlechtendals German Flora (Flora von Deutschland), Jena, 1871

Common twayblade orchid, Neottia ovata. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicers Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557

Bifolium from a Gradual, German, late 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Bifolium from a Gradual, German, late 15th century

Bifolium with Initial C, from an Antiphonary, Italian, ca. 1320. Creator: Unknown
Bifolium with Initial C, from an Antiphonary, Italian, ca. 1320

Bifolium with Initial C, from an Antiphonary, ca. 1320. Creator: Unknown
Bifolium with Initial C, from an Antiphonary, ca. 1320

Leaves from a Beatus Manuscript: Bifolium with part of the Genealogy of Christ... ca
Leaves from a Beatus Manuscript: Bifolium with part of the Genealogy of Christ and the Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1180

Bifolium with Christ in Majesty in an Initial A, from an Antiphonary, ca. 1405. Creator: Unknown
Bifolium with Christ in Majesty in an Initial A, from an Antiphonary, ca. 1405

Bifolium Bible Initial Et factum est Ezekiel
Bifolium from a Bible: Initial E[t factum est] with Ezekiel, c. 1290. France, Paris, 13th century. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; sheet: 40.3 x 53.7 cm (15 7/8 x 21 1/8 in.)

Bifolium antiphonal Francesco di Antonio del
Bifolium from an antiphonal; Francesco di Antonio del Chierico (Italian, 1433 - 1484); Florence, Italy; early 1460s; Tempera, gold, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 57.7 x 40 cm (22 11, 16 x 15 3, 4 in.)

False lily of the valley - May lily - flowering wild plant - forest floor (Maianthemum bifolium). pine forest near Ekaterinburg - Middle Ural Mountains - Russia. summer - June

Bifolium from an antiphonal; Francesco di Antonio del Chierico, Italian, 1433 - 1484, active 1452; Florence, Italy, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera, gold

May Lily (Maianthemum bifolium), Germany, Europe

Picture No. 10891397
False lily of the valley - May lily - flowering wild plant - forest floor (Maianthemum bifolium) Date:

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"Bifolium: A Glimpse into the Fragments of History" Step back in time as we explore the enigmatic world of bifolium, a collection of fragmented texts that offer tantalizing glimpses into various aspects of human knowledge and culture. From antiphonal chants to biblical commentaries, this compilation encompasses a wide range of subjects. Among these fragments lies an antiphonal, echoing melodic prayers sung by ancient religious communities. The Epistles of St Jerome reveal snippets of wisdom from one of Christianity's most influential figures, while unknown texts hint at lost stories waiting to be unraveled. Delving deeper, we encounter fragments from a biblical commentary that shed light on interpretations and understandings passed down through generations. Statutes for elections provide insight into governance practices long forgotten but still relevant today. Intriguingly, theological texts offer philosophical musings on life's profound questions. Ritual fragments transport us to sacred ceremonies performed with utmost reverence and devotion. Meanwhile, remnants from Justinian Digesta invite us to explore legal principles that shaped ancient societies. The Gebetbuch fragment offers a glimpse into personal devotions and intimate conversations with the divine. On another note entirely, Dietrich's Erste Ausfahrt reveals hints about musical compositions or perhaps even tales yet untold. Lastly, a missal fragment invites us into the solemnity and grandeur of liturgical celebrations throughout history. Each bifolium holds within it whispers from eras past – echoes yearning to be heard once more. These scattered pieces are like puzzle parts waiting patiently for scholars' meticulous efforts to piece them together again. In their fragmented state lies both mystery and potential discovery—a testament to our collective thirst for knowledge about our shared human heritage.