Liquid Gold Collection

A miniature from a Book of Hours, in Latin and French, depicting the Trinity enthroned
985687 A miniature from a Book of Hours, in Latin and French, depicting the Trinity enthroned with angels, c.1485 (illuminated manuscript on vellum, liquid gold) by French School

Leaf from a Book of Hours: Presentation in the Temple, c. 1470-1480. Creator: Guillaume Vrelant
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Presentation in the Temple, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant, born in Utrecht, was known to be in Bruges from 1454 onward where he died around 1481

Leaf from a Book of Hours: Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1470-1480. Creator: Guillaume Vrelant
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant, born in Utrecht, was known to be in Bruges from 1454 onward where he died around 1481

Leaf from a Book of Hours: Annunciation to the Shepherds, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant, born in Utrecht, was known to be in Bruges from 1454 onward where he died around 1481

Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Visitation, c. 1470-1480. Creator: Guillaume Vrelant (Flemish, c)
Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Visitation, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant, born in Utrecht, was known to be in Bruges from 1454 onward where he died around 1481

Leaf from a Book of Hours: Virgin and Child Enthroned, c. 1470-1480. Creator: Guillaume Vrelant
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Virgin and Child Enthroned, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant, born in Utrecht, was known to be in Bruges from 1454 onward where he died around 1481

Leaf Book Hours Coronation Virgin 1470-1480 Guillaume Vrelant
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant (Flemish, c. 1454-1481). Tempera, liquid gold, and grisaille on vellum; sheet: 10.3 x 7.6 cm (4 1/16 x 3 in.)

Leaf Book Hours Annunciation Shepherds 1470-1480
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Annunciation to the Shepherds, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant (Flemish, c. 1454-1481). Tempera, liquid gold, and grisaille on vellum; sheet: 10.2 x 7.5 cm (4 x 2 15/16 in.)

Leaf Book Hours Presentation Temple 1470-1480
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Presentation in the Temple, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant (Flemish, c. 1454-1481). Tempera, liquid gold, and grisaille on vellum; sheet: 10.2 x 7.3 cm (4 x 2 7/8 in.)

Leaf Book Hours Visitation 1470-1480 Guillaume Vrelant
Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Visitation, c. 1470-1480. Guillaume Vrelant (Flemish, c. 1454-1481). Tempera, liquid gold, and grisaille on vellum; sheet: 10.3 x 7.5 cm (4 1/16 x 2 15/16 in.)

Leaf Psalter Prayerbook Calendar Page Peasant
Leaf from a Psalter and Prayerbook: Calendar Page with Peasant (recto) and Calendar Page with Labors (verso) (3 of 3 Excised Leaves), c. 1524. Germany, Hildesheim (?), 16th century

Leaf Psalter Prayerbook Calendar Page Labors
Leaf from a Psalter and Prayerbook: Calendar Page with Labors (verso), c. 1524. Germany, Hildesheim (?), 16th century. Ink

Leaf Book Hours Adoration Magi recto Text Illustrated Border
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Adoration of the Magi (recto) and Text with Illustrated Border (verso) (3 of 3 Excised Leaves), c. 1510. France, Rouen, 16th century

Leaf Book Hours Adoration Magi recto 1510 France
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Adoration of the Magi (recto), c. 1510. France, Rouen, 16th century. Ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum; leaf: 19.5 x 13 cm (7 11/16 x 5 1/8 in.)

Leaf Book Hours Calendar Page recto June verso
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Calendar Page for May (recto) and Calendar Page for June (verso) (2 of 3 Excised Leaves), c. 1510. France, Rouen, 16th century

Leaf Book Hours Calendar Page June verso 1510
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Calendar Page for June (verso), c. 1510. France, Rouen, 16th century. Ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum; leaf: 19.5 x 13 cm (7 11/16 x 5 1/8 in.)

Leaf Book Hours Calendar Page recto 1510 France
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Calendar Page for May (recto), c. 1510. France, Rouen, 16th century. Ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum; leaf: 18.1 x 12.9 cm (7 1/8 x 5 1/16 in.)

Leaf Book Hours Text Illustrated Border verso
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Text with Illustrated Border (verso), c. 1510. France, Rouen, 16th century. Ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum; leaf: 19.5 x 13 cm (7 11/16 x 5 1/8 in.)

Leaf Excised Book Hours Nativity 1480 Master
Leaf Excised from a Book of Hours: The Nativity, c. 1480. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519)

Leaf Psalter Prayerbook Ornamental Border Flowers
Leaf from a Psalter and Prayerbook: Ornamental Border with Flowers and Squirrel (verso), c. 1524. North Germany, Hildesheim (?), 16th century

Leaf Psalter Prayerbook Initial E Ornamental Border Containing
Leaf from a Psalter and Prayerbook: Initial E with Ornamental Border Containing a Seated Satyr and a Bird Eating Grapes (recto), c. 1524. North Germany, Hildesheim (?), 16th century

Leaf Book Hours Ape Hunting Wild Boars 1500-1510
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Ape Hunting Wild Boars, c. 1500-1510. France, Paris or Rouen, 16th century. Ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum; each leaf: 18.1 x 12.9 cm (7 1/8 x 5 1/16 in.)

Leaf Book Hours Ape Fishing 1500-1510 France
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Ape Fishing, c. 1500-1510. France, Paris or Rouen, 16th century. Ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum; each leaf: 18.1 x 12.9 cm (7 1/8 x 5 1/16 in.)

Leaf Book Hours Ape Hunting Wild Boars recto
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Ape Hunting Wild Boars (recto) and Ape Fishing (verso), c. 1500-1510. France, Paris or Rouen, 16th century

Adjoining Leaves Book Hours Penitential Psalms
Adjoining Leaves from a Book of Hours: Penitential Psalms and King David in Prayer (2 of 3 Excised Leaves), c. 1530-35. Noel Bellemare (French, d. 1546), The 1520s Hours Workshop (French)

Leaf Book Hours Penitential Psalms 1530-1535
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Penitential Psalms, c. 1530-1535. Noel Bellemare (French, d. 1546), The 1520s Hours Workshop (French)

Leaf Book Hours King David Prayer 2 3 Excised Leaves
Leaf from a Book of Hours: King David in Prayer (2 of 3 Excised Leaves), c. 1530-35. Noel Bellemare (French, d. 1546), The 1520s Hours Workshop (French)

Single Leaf Scenes Last Supper 1525-1530 Simon Bening
Single Leaf with Scenes from the Last Supper, c.1525-1530. Simon Bening (Flemish, 1483-1561). Tempera with liquid gold and silver on vellum

Leaf Book Hours Adam Eve Fall Man Prefatory Miniature
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Adam and Eve and the Fall of Man (Prefatory Miniature to the Office of the Virgin) (recto) and Text with Illustrated Border (verso) (1 of 3 Excised Leaves), c. 1510

Annunciation Matins Office Virgin Leaf Book Hours
The Annunciation (Matins, Office of the Virgin): Leaf from a Book of Hours (1 of 3 Excised Leaves), c. 1530-1535. Noel Bellemare (French, d. 1546), and The 1520s Hours Workshop (French)

Leaf Book Hours Virgin Child Enthroned 1470-1480
Leaf from a Book of Hours: Virgin and Child Enthroned, c. 1470-1480. Circle of Guillaume Vrelant (Flemish, c. 1454-1481). Tempera, liquid gold

Leaf Psalter Prayerbook Ornamental Border Pea Vines
Leaf from a Psalter and Prayerbook: Ornamental Border with Pea Vines and a Girl Kneading Bread (recto) and Ornamental Boarder with Carnations, a Thistle

Cutting Missal Initial O Christ Performing Exorcism
Cutting from a Missal: Initial O with Christ Performing an Exorcism, c. 1520. Matteo da Milano (Italian). Ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum; each leaf: 7.7 x 6.7 cm (3 1/16 x 2 5/8 in.)

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"Liquid Gold: Illuminating the Divine in Medieval Manuscripts" In the realm of medieval manuscripts, a treasure trove of artistic brilliance awaits. Amongst these ancient pages, one can discover the ethereal beauty and spiritual significance captured within each stroke of ink. Known as "liquid gold, " these illuminated masterpieces transport us to a bygone era where faith and art intertwined harmoniously. Behold Christ the Redeemer, his divine presence radiating from an initial 'R' in a large-format manuscript. The golden hues dance upon vellum, casting an otherworldly glow that beckons us closer, and is as if time stands still, allowing us to witness this sacred moment frozen in eternity. Turn another page and find yourself immersed in a miniature from a Book of Hours depicting the Trinity enthroned. The intricate details invite contemplation – three figures united yet distinct – their majesty transcending earthly boundaries. Liquid gold adorns their robes, symbolizing their celestial nature and reminding us of our own connection to something greater than ourselves. Journey further into this enchanted world through Guillaume Vrelant's creations; delicate leaves from his Book of Hours unfold before your eyes like petals unfurling at dawn. Witness the Presentation in the Temple - Mary's offering bathed in liquid gold evokes reverence for tradition and devotion. The Coronation of the Virgin mesmerizes with its regal splendor; golden crowns glimmer atop heavenly heads while angels sing praises above. This luminous scene transports our souls beyond mortal realms into celestial spheres where divinity reigns supreme. In another leaf lies the Annunciation to Shepherds - humble witnesses chosen by fate itself to receive tidings so profound it would change history forever. As they kneel beneath starlit skies, liquid gold illuminates their awe-struck faces, capturing both human vulnerability and divine intervention. The Visitation brings forth tender moments between Mary and her cousin Elizabeth.