Manuscript Illumination Collection (#8)

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

The Chludov Psalter. Christ Emmanuel. King David Enthroned, ca 850. Found in the Collection of State History Museum, Moscow

Miniature from the Toros Roslin Gospels, 1262. Found in the Collection of Walters Art Museum, Baltimore

Leuthold of Seven (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the Collection of Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Burgundian scribe (Portrait of Jean Mielot, secretary, author and translator
Burgundian scribe (Portrait of Jean Mie lot, secretary, author and translator of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy), ca 1455. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Initial A. The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple, c. 1550. Found in the collection of San Marco, Florence

Surgical instruments. Manuscript of Al-Tasrif (The Method of Medicine) by Abulcasis, ca 1213-1223. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale du Royaume du Maroc, Rabat

Alexius I Comnenus before Christ, 12th century. Found in the collection of Biblioteca Apostolica Vaticana

Bahman meets Zal. From the Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1335-1340. Found in the collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Genf

Garshasp on his throne. From the Shahnama (Book of Kings), 1335-1340. Found in the collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Genf

A physician takes care of a wounded person. Miniature from al-Hariris Maqamat, 1225-1235. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Sheet from a Carthusian gradual, ca 1368. Found in the Collection of Fondazione Cini, Venezia

Ancient Egyptian Funerary Text, 2th century BC. Found in the Collection of Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich

The Coronation of Ivan IV (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen. Found in the Collection of State Open-air Museum Alexandrovskaya village, Alexandrov

The honoring for the victory in the Livonian war, 1558 (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

The Siege of Kazan, 1552 (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th cen. Found in the Collection of Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

Krishna and the Call of the Flute, c. 1790. Private Collection

Mapamundi. Calendar. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Wedding of Grand Prince Vasili III Ivanovich of Moscow (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle) Artist: Anonymous
The Wedding of Grand Prince Vasili III Ivanovich of Moscow (From the Illuminated Compiled Chronicle), Second half of the16th century. Found in the collection of Russian National Library, St

Bellifortis, after 1440. Artist: Kyeser, Konrad (1366-after 1405)
Bellifortis, after 1440. Found in the collection of Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum, Innsbruck

A soul pulled from his corpse by a demon. (From The Scale of Perfection by Walter Hilton), ca 1460. Artist: Anonymous
A soul pulled from his corpse by a demon. (From The Scale of Perfection by Walter Hilton), ca 1460. Private Collection

Queen Elizabeth of Luxembourg. Detail from the Richentals illustrated chronicle, c. 1440. Found in the collection of Austrian National Library, Vienna

Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1480. Artist: Master of St. Gudule (active End of 15th cen. )
Portrait of a Young Man, c. 1480. Found in the collection of National Gallery, London

The Finding of the Holy Cross. From an manuscript Gradual, c. 1420. Artist
The Finding of the Holy Cross. From an manuscript Gradual, c.1420. Private Collection

The Pentecost. Initial O from an Antiphoner, ca 1320. Artist: Anonymous
The Pentecost. Initial O from an Antiphoner, ca 1320. Private Collection

The Pentecost. Initials from an manuscript Gradual, ca 1430. Artist: Anonymous
The Pentecost. Initials from an manuscript Gradual, ca 1430. Private Collection

The Feast of the Pheasant (Le voeu du faisan), Mid of 16th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Feast of the Pheasant (Le voeu du faisan), Mid of 16th century. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Knight with the coat of arms of Jerusalem (From: Historie der kruisvaarders, tot de verlossing van t Artist: Ten Hoorn)
Knight with the coat of arms of Jerusalem (From: Historie der kruisvaarders, tot de verlossing van t heilig land), 1683. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Persecution of the Jews by the crusaders, 1784. Artist: Bogerts, Cornelis (1745-1817)
Persecution of the Jews by the crusaders, 1784. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Battle of Ascalon on August 12, 1099, 1683. Artist: Ten Hoorn, Timotheus (1644-1715)
The Battle of Ascalon on August 12, 1099, 1683. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Pope Urban II preaches the First Crusade, 1683. Artist: Ten Hoorn, Timotheus (1644-1715)
Pope Urban II preaches the First Crusade, 1683. Found in the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

The Byzantine Emperor Welcoming Roussillon and Martel, 1468-1470. Artist: Liedet, Loyset (1420-1479)
The Byzantine Emperor Welcoming Roussillon and Martel, 1468-1470. Found in the collection of J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles

Two men threshing sheaf (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous
Two men threshing sheaf (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Found in the collection of British Library

Peasants ploughing (Miniature from the Cotton MS Tiberius), 11th century. Artist: Anonymous
Peasants ploughing (Miniature from the Cotton MS Tiberius), 11th century. Found in the collection of British Library

Saladin captures the Holy Cross (From Chronica maiora I by Matthew Paris), 13th century. Artist: Paris, Matthew (c)
Saladin captures the Holy Cross (From Chronica maiora I by Matthew Paris), 13th century. Found in the collection of Corpus Christi College Cambridge

Cacao tree from the Codex Tudela, 1553. Artist: Pre-Columbian art
Cacao tree from the Codex Tudela, 1553. Found in the collection of Museo de America, Madrid

Death Strangling a Victim of the Plague. From the Stiny Codex, 14th century. Artist: Anonymous
Death Strangling a Victim of the Plague. From the Stiny Codex, 14th century. Found in the collection of University Library, Prague

Khosrow and Shirin, Second Half of the 15th century. Artist: Anonymous
Khosrow and Shirin, Second Half of the 15th century. Private Collection

Two minstrels. Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Artist: Anonymous
Two minstrels. Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Found in the collection of Monasterio de El Escorial

Feasting at King Arthurs Court, 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
Feasting at King Arthurs Court, 13th century. Found in the collection of British Library

Sufi Reunion. Miniature from Nafahat al-Uns (Breaths of Fellowship) by Jami. Artist: Anonymous
Sufi Reunion. Miniature from Nafahat al-Uns (Breaths of Fellowship) by Jami. Found in the collection of Museo Lazaro Galdiano, Madrid

Prince Azam Shah on Horseback. Artist: Indian Art
Prince Azam Shah on Horseback. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Rustam Kills the Dragon. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Found in the collection of The David Collection

Esfandiyar and His Army (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Artist: Iranian master
Esfandiyar and His Army (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Found in the collection of The David Collection

The Slaying of Siyawush (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Artist: Iranian master
The Slaying of Siyawush (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Found in the collection of The David Collection

Young Woman with a Fan. Artist: Riza-i Abbasi (ca. 1565-1635)
Young Woman with a Fan. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Artist: Anonymous
Miniature from Yusuf and Zalikha (Legend of Joseph and Potiphars Wife) by Jami. Found in the collection of The David Collection

Shah Luhrasp?s Ascension to the Throne (Manuscript illumination from the epic Shahname by Ferdowsi). Found in the collection of The David Collection

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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.