Manuscript Illumination Collection (#7)

Standards for gentlemen who go to the Crusade, Miniature in the Order of the Holy Spirit, manuscript, 14th century

Bonifacio VIII (c. 1235-1303), Pope (1294-1303), miniature of their Decretals (Liber
Bonifacio VIII (c.1235-1303), Pope (1294-1303), miniature of their Decretals (Liber sextus decretalium cum apparatu Ionnis Andreae), copy manuscript on parchment in Italy

Face of a lady, illuminated initial letter of Decretals (Liber sextus decretalium cum Apparatu Ionnis Andreae), manuscript on parchment made in Italy

Charles the Bold, dressed in black in mourning for Philip the Good, Mid of the 15th cen. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Medea kills her son, ca 1470. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

The army of Alexander the Great fights the Giants, 1448. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

The battle against the infidels. The Fall of Constantinople, 1453, 1462-1465. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Orpheus torn by the Maenads, c. 1480. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Bal des Ardents, ca 1470-1475. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

The Hell, after 1454. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que royale de Belgique

The Fall of the Rebel Angels, ca 1470. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

The Earthly Paradise, ca 1460. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que royale de Belgique

Saint Christopher. (From: Livre d heures a l usage de Rome), Between 1409 and 1419. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Scenes from the Life of Saint John the Evangelist, Early 15th cen. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Margaret of York praying in front of the Cathedral of St. Gudula in Brussels, c. 1467-1469. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que royale de Belgique

Louis de Gruuthuse before an astronomical clock (From: Horloge de Sapience by Henri Suso), ca. 1470-1480. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

The translator reading the Latin text in the library, ca 1460. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Market scene and Presentation of the book to Philip the Good. From: Conquestes et croniques de Charlemagne by David Aubert, ca 1459. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que royale de Belgique

Meeting of the Order of the Golden Fleece chaired by Charles the Bold, 1475-1480. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Philip the Good (from: The Great Armorial of the Knights of the Golden Fleece), 1430-1461. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Jean Wauquelin presenting his Chroniques de Hainaut to Philip the Good, 1447. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que royale de Belgique

Portrait of Princess Irina Alexandrovna of Russia (1895-1970), wearing one of the Maison Irfe creations, c. 1924. Private Collection

The recovery of the lost territories for the pope by Emperor Otto I, ca 1563. Found in the Collection of Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Emperor Otto I brings the Church treasury to Pope John XII. back, ca 1563. Found in the Collection of Apostolic Palace, Vatican

Portrait of Emperor Peter I the Great (1672-1725), 1838. Found in the Collection of Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Duke of Angouleme in the Battle of Trocadero on 31 August 1823, 1828
Duke of Angoule me in the Battle of Trocadero on 31 August 1823, 1828. Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Histoire de France, Cha teau de Versailles

Francois Leclerc du Tremblay (1577-1638), c. 1630
Franc ois Leclerc du Tremblay (1577-1638), c.1630. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portrait of Paracelsus, 17th century. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Margravine Louise Charlotte of Brandenburg (1617-1676), Duchess of Courland, Second Half of the 17th cen. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Duchess Louise Elisabeth of Courland (1646-1690), Landgravine of Hesse-Homburg, Second Half of the 17th cen. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Jan Hus burned at the stake, and his ashes thrown into the Rhine. (Illustration from the Richentals illustrated chronicle), 1483. Found in the Collection of Herzog August Bibliothek Wolfenbüttel

Jan Hus delivered over to the secular power (Illustration from the Richentals illustrated chronicle), 1483. Found in the Collection of Herzog August Bibliothek Wolfenbüttel

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 96, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 88, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 72, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 58, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 62, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 50, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 43, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 40, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 36, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 2, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 113, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 109, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 108, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 105, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 104, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

The Chludov Psalter. Psalm 102, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

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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.