Manuscript Illumination Collection (#3)

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Manuscript Illumination Collection: Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous

Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous
Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Found in the Collection of the Monasterio de El Escorial

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Prayer book. German manuscript on parchment with initials decorated with flowers, c.1425

Prayer book. German manuscript on parchment with initials decorated with flowers, c.1425. Creator: Anonymous master
Prayer book. German manuscript on parchment with initials decorated with flowers, c.1425. Private Collection

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Initial 'O' from an Antiphoner, 16th century. Creator: Anonymous

Initial "O" from an Antiphoner, 16th century. Creator: Anonymous
Initial "O" from an Antiphoner, 16th century. Private Collection

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Initial 'A' from an Antiphonary, ca 1395-1403. Creator: Lorenzo Monaco (ca. 1370-1425)

Initial "A" from an Antiphonary, ca 1395-1403. Creator: Lorenzo Monaco (ca. 1370-1425)
Initial "A" from an Antiphonary, ca 1395-1403. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Manuscript Illumination Collection: The skeleton and the names of the bones, 15th century. Creator: Anonymous

The skeleton and the names of the bones, 15th century. Creator: Anonymous
The skeleton and the names of the bones, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Treatment of boils with a hot herbal bath. From Livre des propriétés des choses by Barthélemy

Treatment of boils with a hot herbal bath. From Livre des propriétés des choses by Barthélemy l'Angl Creator
Treatment of boils with a hot herbal bath. From Livre des proprietes des choses by Barthelemy l'Anglais, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: The four elements and the four humors. From Livre des propriétés des choses by Barthélemy

The four elements and the four humors. From Livre des propriétés des choses by Barthélemy l'Anglais
The four elements and the four humors. From Livre des proprietes des choses by Barthelemy l'Anglais, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Christ writing a recipe, Early16th century. Creator: Anonymous

Christ writing a recipe, Early16th century. Creator: Anonymous
Christ writing a recipe, Early16th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Sick king. The dangerous smell of sickness, 15th century. Creator: Anonymous

Sick king. The dangerous smell of sickness, 15th century. Creator: Anonymous
Sick king. The dangerous smell of sickness, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque de l'Arsenal

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Nizamuddin Awliya with three attendants. From a Khamsa (Quintet) by Amir Khusraw Dihlavi, c. 1450

Nizamuddin Awliya with three attendants. From a Khamsa (Quintet) by Amir Khusraw Dihlavi, c. 1450. Creator: Anonymous
Nizamuddin Awliya with three attendants. From a Khamsa (Quintet) by Amir Khusraw Dihlavi, c. 1450. Found in the collection of the Smithsonian National Museum

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Qaran slays Barman. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi), ca 1523-1530

Qaran slays Barman. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi), ca 1523-1530. Creator: Anonymous
Qaran slays Barman. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi), ca 1523-1530. Found in the collection of the The Sarikhani Collection

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Lancelot at the Chapel of the Holy Grail, 15th century. Creator: Anonymous

Lancelot at the Chapel of the Holy Grail, 15th century. Creator: Anonymous
Lancelot at the Chapel of the Holy Grail. From L'Histoire du Saint Graal by Robert de Boron, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Lancelot at the Chapel of the Holy Grail. From Tristan de Léonois, Early 15th cen

Lancelot at the Chapel of the Holy Grail. From Tristan de Léonois, Early 15th cen.. Creator: Anonymous
Lancelot at the Chapel of the Holy Grail. From Tristan de Leonois, Early 15th. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Procession du Saint Graal. From Roman de Perceval le Gallois et continuations, ca 1330

Procession du Saint Graal. From Roman de Perceval le Gallois et continuations, ca 1330. Creator: Anonymous
Procession du Saint Graal. From Roman de Perceval le Gallois et continuations, ca 1330. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: The Appearance of the Holy Grail. From Queste del Saint-Graal, 15th century. Creator: Anonymous

The Appearance of the Holy Grail. From Queste del Saint-Graal, 15th century. Creator: Anonymous
The Appearance of the Holy Grail. From Queste del Saint-Graal, 15th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: The siege of Barbastro, 1064. From Fleurs des chroniques by Bernardus Guidonis, after 1384

The siege of Barbastro, 1064. From Fleurs des chroniques by Bernardus Guidonis, after 1384. Creator: Anonymous
The siege of Barbastro, 1064. From Fleurs des chroniques by Bernardus Guidonis, after 1384. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque municipale, Besancon

Manuscript Illumination Collection: The Siege of Antioch. Miniature from the 'Historia' by William of Tyre, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous

The Siege of Antioch. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous
The Siege of Antioch. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, c. 1280. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque municipale de Lyon

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Baldwin II and Templars. Miniature from the 'Historia' by William of Tyre, 13th century

Baldwin II and Templars. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, 13th century. Creator: Anonymous
Baldwin II and Templars. Miniature from the "Historia" by William of Tyre, 13th century. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Departure of the Templars. From Chronique d'outremer, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous

Departure of the Templars. From Chronique d'outremer, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous
Departure of the Templars. From Chronique d'outremer, c. 1280. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: The Siege of Jerusalem, 1099 (From 'Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin'), 1337

The Siege of Jerusalem, 1099 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: The siege of Shaizar in 1157 (From 'Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin'), 1337

The siege of Shaizar in 1157 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: The siege of Shaizar, 1138 (From 'Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin'), 1337

The siege of Shaizar, 1138 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: The Siege of Nish in 1096 (From 'Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin'), 1337

The Siege of Nish in 1096 (From "Li rommans de Godefroy de Buillon et de Salehadin"), 1337. Found in the collection of the Bibliotheque Nationale de France

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"Manuscript Illumination: A Glimpse into the Artistry of the Ages" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of manuscript illumination, where intricate illustrations breathe life into ancient texts. From epic tales to religious scriptures, these illuminated masterpieces offer a visual feast for the eyes, transporting us to different eras and cultures. In Dante's Divine Comedy frontispiece, we witness the poet himself immersed in his visionary journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. The Battle of Agincourt unfolds before our eyes as archers take their stance against cavalry in a French manuscript from the 15th century. The Lindisfarne Gospels reveal Saint Matthew's portrait with meticulous detail dating back to 700 AD. Turning its pages further reveals St. John's Gospel beginning before 698 AD - a testament to enduring craftsmanship. Traveling across France's Loire Valley, we stumble upon an enchanting grape harvest at Chateau de Saumur depicted in Jean Duke of Berry's Tres Riches Heures manuscript from the 15th century. This vibrant scene captures both nature's bounty and human labor intertwined harmoniously. Delving deeper into history, a 13th-century French Bible presents God as the great Architect of the Universe through breathtaking illumination. Each stroke conveys divine majesty while inviting contemplation on humanity's place within creation. Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales beckon us with their prologue adorned by delicate artistry that sets the stage for storytelling brilliance. Meanwhile, The Book of Dead takes us back over three millennia ago to Ancient Egypt when Hunefer sought guidance for his afterlife journey. King David serenades us with his harp in a miniature illumination from late 13th-century France – an ode to music’s timeless power transcending centuries. Sir Gawain faces temptation by Lady Bercilak while beheading the Green Knight in another mesmerizing manuscript, showcasing the allure of Arthurian legends.