Illuminated Ms Collection

The military campaigns led by the Byzantine Emperor Leon VI "The Wise"(866-912)
AIS5344072 The military campaigns led by the Byzantine Emperor Leon VI " The Wise" (866-912) against the Bulgarians in 894, miniature from " Synopsis historiarum", c.1126-1150

Initial letters from a Celtic alphabet taken from illuminated ma, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233448 Initial letters from a Celtic alphabet taken from illuminated ma, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Saint George killing the dragon, 14th century (painting)
VEN5028516 Saint George killing the dragon, 14th century (painting) by Bologna, Vitale da (c.1309-c.1361); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Saint George killing the dragon)

Nativity in an Initial H, 1430-40 (brush, gouache and ink on vellum)
5861872 Nativity in an Initial H, 1430-40 (brush, gouache and ink on vellum) by Zanino di Pietro (active from 1389, d. before 1448); 27.7x22.9 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

The Adoration of Shepherds (Miniature, 12th century)
LRI4670800 The Adoration of Shepherds (Miniature, 12th century) by Armenian School, (12th century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan

Virgin with child and angels, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330)
LRI4670654 Virgin with child and angels, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330) by Armenian School, (14th century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan

Guards at the tomb of christ (Miniature, 1236)
LRI4670598 Guards at the tomb of christ (Miniature, 1236) by Armenian School (13th Century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan, Iran; (add.info)

Nativity, c. 1160 (miniature)
LRI4597703 Nativity, c.1160 (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (12th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Nativite Antiphonary of St. Peter. Lighted page (Cod. ser)

Two men playing chess, 1283 (illumination)
7264903 Two men playing chess, 1283 (illumination) by Spanish School, (13th century); Biblioteca Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Two men playing chess)

Rustam killing the White Demon, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c. 934-c)
BAL4560 Rustam killing the White Demon, from the Shahnama (Book of Kings), by Abu l-Qasim Manur Firdawsi (c.934-c.1020), from the large Clive Album (gouache on paper) by Indian School

The baptism of Christ, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330)
LRI4670636 The baptism of Christ, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330) by Armenian School, (14th century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan

St John and his disciple Prochorus (Miniature, 1236)
LRI4670600 St John and his disciple Prochorus (Miniature, 1236) by Armenian School (13th Century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan

The pious women, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330)
LRI4670655 The pious women, detail (illustrated manuscript, 1330) by Armenian School, (12th century); Armenian Museum, Isfahan

A Celebration in Tarente, copy of an illustration from Les Histoires Romaine by Jean Mansel (ink and colour on vellum)
1730130 A Celebration in Tarente, copy of an illustration from Les Histoires Romaine by Jean Mansel (ink and colour on vellum) by Italian School; (add.info.: A celebration in Tarente, Italy)

Signature (pen & ink on paper)
1729090 Signature (pen & ink on paper) by Jarry, Alfred (1873-1907); (add.info.: Signature d Alfred Jarry (1873-1907) ecrivain francais Signature of french writer Alfred Jarry (1873-1907))

An illuminated miniature of St. Martin dividing his cloak (from a grand choral book), 14th century (Watercolour)
7261280 An illuminated miniature of St. Martin dividing his cloak (from a grand choral book), 14th century (Watercolour) by Giotto di Bondone (c.1266-1337) (school of)

His eye lighted upon the bundle of manuscript (litho)
7159094 His eye lighted upon the bundle of manuscript (litho) by Rhodes, H. J. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: His eye lighted upon the bundle of manuscript)

Decorative initial letters and borders from a 13th century illum, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233435 Decorative initial letters and borders from a 13th century illum, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of initial letters in foliage from a French manuscript, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233457 Alphabet of initial letters in foliage from a French manuscript, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of initial letters decorated with garlands and birds fr, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233456 Alphabet of initial letters decorated with garlands and birds fr, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Initial A, border and other elements with coat of arms from a 13, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233439 Initial A, border and other elements with coat of arms from a 13, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Initial A)

Alphabet of decorative initial letters O to V, 13th century. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233433 Alphabet of decorative initial letters O to V, 13th century. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Alphabet of decorative initial letters O to V)

Gideon and his soldiers attack the Camp of Midian, from the Psaililter of St Louis (vellum) (b / w photo)
1721334 Gideon and his soldiers attack the Camp of Midian, from the Psaililter of St Louis (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School

Initial letters from Jean de Sys illuminated Bible, 14th centur, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233445 Initial letters from Jean de Sys illuminated Bible, 14th centur, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of initial letters from a French manuscript, 16th centu, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233460 Alphabet of initial letters from a French manuscript, 16th centu, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Alphabet of initial letters from a French manuscript)

Alphabet of initial letters from a Latin Bible of the 13th centu, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233454 Alphabet of initial letters from a Latin Bible of the 13th centu, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Alphabet of initial letters from a Latin Bible)

Initial letters taken from a 16th century Italian manuscript. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233452 Initial letters taken from a 16th century Italian manuscript. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of illuminated initial letters with foliage, 15th centu, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233449 Alphabet of illuminated initial letters with foliage, 15th centu, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Decorative initial ABCD from the Bible of King Jean II, 14th cen, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233443 Decorative initial ABCD from the Bible of King Jean II, 14th cen, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Initials from a 14th century illuminated manuscript. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233441 Initials from a 14th century illuminated manuscript. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Painted carving from the choir at Notre Dame de Paris)

Illuminated frame and paintings from Notre Dame, 13th century. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233438 Illuminated frame and paintings from Notre Dame, 13th century. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Frame with initial M and monster from the Psalter of St)

Vocation of Samuel, from the Psalter of St Louis, 1258-1270 (vellum) (b / w photo)
1721348 Vocation of Samuel, from the Psalter of St Louis, 1258-1270 (vellum) (b/w photo) by French School, (13th century); (add.info.: Vocation of Samuel, illumination from Psautier de St Louis)

Map of South America, in Universa ac Navigabilis Totius Terrarum Orbis Descriptio 1559 (colour manuscript)
AIS5334419 Map of South America, in Universa ac Navigabilis Totius Terrarum Orbis Descriptio 1559 (colour manuscript) by Homem, Andre (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A Russian fleet, miniature from "Synopsis historiarum", c. 1126-1150, 12th century (illuminated manuscript)
AIS5344095 A Russian fleet, miniature from " Synopsis historiarum", c.1126-1150, 12th century (illuminated manuscript) by Scylitzes, John (fl.1081); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Ornate alphabet from a French illuminated manuscript 15th centur, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233455 Ornate alphabet from a French illuminated manuscript 15th centur, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Initial letters from a Gothic alphabet. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233453 Initial letters from a Gothic alphabet. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Initial letters from a Gothic alphabet. Alphabet Gothique)

Initial letters and border foliage from Jean de Sys illuminated, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233444 Initial letters and border foliage from Jean de Sys illuminated, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Decorative initial letters and borders from a 13th century illum, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233437 Decorative initial letters and borders from a 13th century illum, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of decorative initial letters XYZ, 13th century. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233434 Alphabet of decorative initial letters XYZ, 13th century. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Alphabet of decorative initial letters XYZ)

The Gradual. Initial R: The Resurrection, c. 1500 (tempera, gold leaf and ink on parchment)
FIA5391766 The Gradual. Initial R: The Resurrection, c.1500 (tempera, gold leaf and ink on parchment) by Monza, Antonio da (fl.1480-1505); 64.1 x 43.5 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA

Saint Hedwig of Silesia with Duke Ludwig I of Liegnitz and Brieg and Duchess Agnes, 1353 (tempera)
FIA5392420 Saint Hedwig of Silesia with Duke Ludwig I of Liegnitz and Brieg and Duchess Agnes, 1353 (tempera, wash and ink on parchment) by Court workshop of Duke Ludwig I of Liegnitz and Brieg

The coronation of the Byzantine Emperor Leon V the Armenian (775-820), miniature from "Synopsis historiarum"
AIS5344082 The coronation of the Byzantine Emperor Leon V the Armenian (775-820), miniature from " Synopsis historiarum", c.1126-1150, 12th century (illuminated manuscript) by Scylitzes

Attacking a stronghold, miniature from "Synopsis historiarum", c
AIS5342678 Attacking a stronghold, miniature from " Synopsis historiarum", c.1126-1150, 12th century (illuminated manuscript) by Scylitzes, John (fl.1081); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Alphabet of decorative initial letters taken from manuscripts of, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233458 Alphabet of decorative initial letters taken from manuscripts of, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Initial letters in the Ronde (Round) script decorated with garla, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233451 Initial letters in the Ronde (Round) script decorated with garla, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Initial letters from Jean de Sys illuminated Bible, 14th centur, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233446 Initial letters from Jean de Sys illuminated Bible, 14th centur, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Decorative initial letters taken from 13th century illuminated B, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233440 Decorative initial letters taken from 13th century illuminated B, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Reproduction of a page from a 13th century illuminaed Latin psal, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233436 Reproduction of a page from a 13th century illuminaed Latin psal, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

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"Illuminated MS: A Glimpse into the Byzantine Empire's Triumphs and Tales" Step back in time with these captivating illuminated manuscripts, offering a window into the rich history of the Byzantine Empire. Delve into the military campaigns led by Emperor Leon VI "The Wise" as he valiantly fought against the Bulgarians in 894. Witness their struggles and victories through a mesmerizing miniature from "Synopsis historiarum, " created between 1126-1150. In another striking scene, observe how prisoners of defeated Arab-Cretan and African armies faced their fate at the hands of victorious Byzantines. This chilling depiction can be found within the pages of "Byzantine Chronicles, " shedding light on an era filled with conquests and conflicts. Marvel at Saint George's legendary triumph over a fearsome dragon, immortalized in a stunning 14th-century painting. The heroism captured here echoes throughout generations, inspiring courage and resilience. Experience the joyous occasion of Christ's birth depicted in an exquisite Nativity scene adorning an initial H from around 1430-40. The delicate brushwork, vibrant gouache colors, and intricate ink details on vellum transport you to that sacred moment. Feel awe-struck as you witness shepherds paying homage to baby Jesus in a charming miniature dating back to the 12th century. This tender representation captures both humility and divine grace. Gaze upon a serene Virgin Mary cradling her child surrounded by angelic figures meticulously illustrated within a manuscript from 1330. Such devotion emanates from this detailed artwork, inviting contemplation and reverence. Transport yourself to ancient times when guards stood watch over Christ's tomb with unwavering dedication—a poignant image captured within a miniature dating back to 1236—reminding us of ultimate sacrifice and eternal hope.