Illuminated Art Collection (#9)

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

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

Henry IV Probus, Duke of Silesia-Wroclaw (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Henry IV Probus, Duke of Silesia-Wroclaw (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

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

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

Henry VI (1165-1197), Holy Roman Emperor (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Henry VI (1165-1197), Holy Roman Emperor (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

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

Alexander covers the corpse of Darius with his cloak (Illustration from the Serbian Alexandria), 1680s. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Acts and Epistles of the Apostles, c. 1410. Artist: Russian master
Acts and Epistles of the Apostles, c.1410. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

The Battle of the Ice on April 5, 1242 at Lake Peipus (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), ca 1568?1576. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The Gospel Book of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible, 1571. Artist: Ancient Russian Art
The Gospel Book of the Tsar Ivan IV the Terrible, 1571. Found in the collection of the State Armoury Chamber in the Kremlin, Moscow

The coronation of Ivan IV on January 16, 1547 (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Double page of the Gospel Book of St. Sergius of Radonezh, 14th century. Artist: Russian master
Double page of the Gospel Book of St. Sergius of Radonezh, 14th century. Found in the collection of the State History Museum, Moscow

Saints Bartholomew and Stephen building church in honour of the Holy Trinity at the Makovets Hill (Book miniature), 16th century. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Astronomicum Caesareum, 1540. Artist: Apian (Apianus), Peter (Petrus) (1495-1552)
Astronomicum Caesareum, 1540. Private Collection

The Baptism of Daumantas of Pskov. (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th Artist: Anonymous
The Baptism of Daumantas of Pskov. (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th century. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Igor Svyatoslavichs battle with the pechenegs (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
Igor Svyatoslavichs battle with the pechenegs (from the Radziwill Chronicle), 15th century. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg

The Battle of Kulikovo (From the Illuminated life of St. Sergius of Radonezh), End of 17th cen.. Found in the collection of the Library of the Russian Academy of Sciences, St. Petersburg

An Opened Liturgical Book. Artist: Anonymous
An Opened Liturgical Book. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

First meeting of the Order of the Golden Fleece held by Philip III the Good, Duke of Burgundy, 10 Ja Artist: Albrier
First meeting of the Order of the Golden Fleece held by Philip III the Good, Duke of Burgundy, 10 January 1430. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Virgin and Child enthroned (Hours of Etienne Chevalier). Artist: Fouquet, Jean (1420?1481)
The Virgin and Child enthroned (Hours of Etienne Chevalier). Found in the collection of Musee Conde, Chantilly

The Annunciation (Hours of Etienne Chevalier). Artist: Fouquet, Jean (1420?1481)
The Annunciation (Hours of Etienne Chevalier). Found in the collection of Musee Conde, Chantilly

The Marriage of Mary and Joseph (Hours of Etienne Chevalier). Artist: Fouquet, Jean (1420?1481)
The Marriage of Mary and Joseph (Hours of Etienne Chevalier). Found in the collection of Musee Conde, Chantilly

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

The burning of Templars (From: De casibus virorum illustrium by Giovanni Boccaccio). Found in the collection of British Library

Marco Polo?s departure from Venice in 1271 (From Marco Polo?s Travels), ca 1400. Artist: Anonymous
Marco Polo?s departure from Venice in 1271 (From Marco Polo?s Travels), ca 1400. Found in the collection of the Bodleian Library, Oxford

The Ostromir Gospels. Artist: Ostromir (active 1054-1057)
The Ostromir Gospels. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Tale of Saints Boris and Gleb, Second Half of 14th cen Artist: Anonymous
Tale of Saints Boris and Gleb, Second Half of 14th cen.. Found in the collection of the Russian State Archives of Ancient Documents (RGADA)

Violence of Moscow Prince Ivan Danilovich and His Neighbors (From: The Life of Saint Sergius of Radonezh), 16th century. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The Resurrection, 1512. Artist: Durer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Resurrection, 1512. Found in the collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia

Christ before Pilate (Book of Hours), 1400s. Artist: Master of Troyes (active 1400-1415)
Christ before Pilate (Book of Hours), 1400s. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Allegory of Death (Book of Hours), c. 1510. Artist: Master of Jacques de Besancon (active 1500-1515)
Allegory of Death (Book of Hours), c. 1510. Found in the collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia

Trinity (Book of Hours), 1475-1499. Artist: Master of Guillaume Lambert (active 1475-1499)
Trinity (Book of Hours), 1475-1499. Found in the collection of the Free Library of Philadelphia

Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles, 1500-1550. Artist: Master of Claude de France (active 1500-1550)
Christ Washing the Feet of the Apostles, 1500-1550. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Caesar Augustus, his wife and son at table (From: Jean Hayton, Fleur des histoires de la terre d Orient), c. 1410
Caesar Augustus, his wife and son at table (From: Jean Hayton, Fleur des histoires de la terre d Orient), c.1410. Found in the collection of the New York Public Library

The creation of Eve from the body of the sleeping Adam (From De cleres et nobles femmes by Giovanni Boccaccio), 1450-1475. Found in the collection of the New York Public Library

Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, 1500-1550. Artist: Master of Claude de France (active 1500-1550)
Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee, 1500-1550. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Fortress of Faith (Miniature of the Saints Gregory, Augustine, Jerome, and Ambrose fighting demons), Late 15th cen.. From a private collection

Death of the sons of Medea (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Artist: Majorana, Cristoforo (active ca)
Death of the sons of Medea (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Phaedra gazing on Hippolytus (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Achilles refusing gifts (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Artist: Majorana, Cristoforo (active ca)
Achilles refusing gifts (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Penelope writing, Telemachus and Laertes (Illustration for The Heroides by Ovid), 1485-1499. Found in the collection of the The Huntington, California

Guidonian hand with somization syllables, 16th century. Artist: Anonymous
Guidonian hand with somization syllables, 16th century. Found in the collection of the University of California, Berkeley, Music Library

The Gradual. Initial P, c. 1500. Artist: Antonio da Monza (active 1480-1505)
The Gradual. Initial P, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

The Gradual. Initial R: The Resurrection, c. 1500. Artist: Antonio da Monza (active 1480-1505)
The Gradual. Initial R: The Resurrection, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

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"Illuminated Art: A Glimpse into the Radiant World of Medieval Manuscripts" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of illuminated art. From The Lindisfarne Gospels to Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry, these masterpieces transport us to an era where creativity and craftsmanship merged seamlessly. Let's begin with The Lindisfarne Gospels, created between 715-721. This awe-inspiring manuscript showcases intricate illustrations that bring biblical stories to life, adorned with vibrant colors and shimmering gold accents. Moving forward, we encounter Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry, a true gem from the early 15th century by the talented Limbourg brothers. In February, May, and March illuminations within this work, nature bursts forth in all its glory as delicate flowers bloom under soft spring sunlight or autumn leaves dance on gentle breezes. Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse) takes us even further back in history. Crafted anonymously between 1305 and 1340, this portrait captures regal elegance through meticulous details that highlight every intricate feature. The Byzantine Master's rendition of The Hippocratic Oath is a testament to their skillful handiwork during the 12th century. Through vivid pigments and precise brushstrokes, they depict a solemn moment as physicians pledge their commitment to healing humanity. Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter) transports us to rural England circa 1330. With anonymous artistry at play here too; it portrays peasants diligently working amidst golden fields—a celebration of labor intertwined with spirituality. The Battle of Caen in 1346 (Miniature from the Grandes Chroniques de France by Jean Froissart) brings historical events alive through miniature artistry. Every stroke tells tales of valor and conflict, transporting us to the heart of medieval warfare.