Vellum Collection (#2)

The Virgin Mary, 1503. Creator: Master of Anne de Bretagne
The Virgin Mary, 1503. Illustration from a Book of Hours, Salisbury. Latin text: [?] matutinas de conceptione beatisseme dei genitricis Virginis marie - (roughly translated as [)

Saints with attendants, 20th-century painting on 14th-century antiphonary. Creator: Venetian Forger
Saints with attendants, 20th-century painting on 14th-century antiphonary. Miniature - detail

Praying cleric - detail from an antiphonary, c1505. Creator: Unknown
Praying cleric - detail from an antiphonary, c1505. Latin text: S. Benedicte ora pro me...(St Benedict pray for me...). An antiphonary or antiphonal, from the Latin antiphonarium

The Annunciation, c1524. Creator: Master Jean de Mauléon
The Annunciation, c1524. Illustration from a Book of Hours

Assumption of the Virgin, mid 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Assumption of the Virgin, mid 13th century. Illuminated initial letter and early sheet music. Leaf from a gradual made in southern Germany, or possibly the Seitenstetten region of Austria

Peasant Boy with Jug, 1875/77. Creator: Wilhelm Maria Hubertus Leibl
Peasant Boy with Jug, 1875/77

Park View. Creator: Louis Gabriel Moreau
Park View

Saint Lawrence, 1440/1450. Creator: Master of the Murano Gradual
Saint Lawrence, 1440/1450

Isaac Blessing Jacob, 1400/1405. Creator: Master of the Golden Bull, Follower of
Isaac Blessing Jacob, 1400/1405

The Flagellation, 1400/1405. Creator: Master of the Golden Bull, Follower of
The Flagellation, 1400/1405

The Trinity, 1414. Creator: Master of the Gerona Martyrology, Workshop of
The Trinity, 1414

The Nativity with the Annunciation to the Shepherds, c. 1340. Creator: Master of the Dominican Effigies
The Nativity with the Annunciation to the Shepherds, c. 1340

Christ and the Virgin Enthroned with Forty Saints, c. 1340. Creator: Master of the Dominican Effigies
Christ and the Virgin Enthroned with Forty Saints, c. 1340

The Nativity with Six Dominican Monks, 1265/1274. Creator: Master of Imola
The Nativity with Six Dominican Monks, 1265/1274

Meeting of Achilles and Hector, c. 1450 - 1460. Creator: Master of Girart de Roussillon
Meeting of Achilles and Hector, c. 1450 - 1460

Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours, c. 1430. Creator: Unknown
Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours, c. 1430

The Great Flood, 1765. Creator: Charles Eisen
The Great Flood, 1765

David in Prayer, 1400/1405. Creator: Master of the Golden Bull, Follower of
David in Prayer, 1400/1405

Christ on the Cross with Mary and John, 1514. Creator: Wolf Traut
Christ on the Cross with Mary and John, 1514

Initial D, 1430s. Creator: Master of the Cypresses
Initial D, 1430s

Initial L, 1430s. Creator: Master of the Cypresses
Initial L, 1430s

Initial U (?), 1430s. Creator: Master of the Cypresses
Initial U (?), 1430s

Initial D, 1430s. Creator: Master of the Cypresses
Initial D, 1430s

Initial N (?) with David in Prayer, 1430s. Creator: Master of the Cypresses
Initial N (?) with David in Prayer, 1430s

Initial I with David, 1430s. Creator: Master of the Cypresses
Initial I with David, 1430s

Initials with King David as Scribe, 1430s. Creator: Master of the Cypresses
Initials with King David as Scribe, 1430s

Initial I with David, 1430s. Creator: Master of the Cypresses
Initial I with David, 1430s

Initial T with a group of Benedictine monks singing before an altar from which issues water, 1430s

Leaf 3 from an antiphonal fragment (verso), c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 3 from an antiphonal fragment (verso), c. 1275

Leaf 2 from an antiphonal fragment (verso), c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 2 from an antiphonal fragment (verso), c. 1275

Leaf 5 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 5 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275

Leaf 7 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 7 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275

Leaf 2 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 2 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275

Leaf 6 from an antiphonal fragment (verso), c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 6 from an antiphonal fragment (verso), c. 1275

Leaf 4 from an antiphonal fragment (verso), c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 4 from an antiphonal fragment (verso), c. 1275

Leaf 4 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 4 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275

Leaf 3 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 3 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275

Leaf 6 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 6 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275

Leaf 1 from an antiphonal fragment (verso), c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 1 from an antiphonal fragment (verso), c. 1275

Leaf 8 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 8 from an antiphonal fragment, c. 1275

Leaf 8 from an antiphonal fragment (verso), c. 1275. Creator: Unknown
Leaf 8 from an antiphonal fragment (verso), c. 1275

Birth and Naming of John the Baptist, late 13th century. Creator: Unknown
Birth and Naming of John the Baptist, late 13th century

Saint Mark, fourth quarter 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint Mark, fourth quarter 12th century

Saint Luke, fourth quarter 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint Luke, fourth quarter 12th century

Four Scenes from the First Book of Samuel, late 11th century. Creator: Unknown
Four Scenes from the First Book of Samuel, late 11th century

Snuff box, between 1776 and 1777. Creator: Unknown
Snuff box, between 1776 and 1777

Snuff box, between 1776 and 1777. Creator: Unknown
Snuff box, between 1776 and 1777

Cavalry Battle by a River, 2nd half of the 18th century. Creator: Louis Nicolas van Blarenberghe
Cavalry Battle by a River, 2nd half of the 18th century

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Vellum, a timeless material that has preserved the beauty of history and art for centuries. From the intricate details of The Hereford Mappa Mundi to the significance of Brudenell Magna Carta, it has been an essential canvas for masterpieces. Take a journey through time as you explore the world map created by Richard de Bello in 1285 on this delicate medium. Marvel at its accuracy and craftsmanship, showcasing a wealth of geographical knowledge from that era. Intriguingly, even musical compositions found their home on vellum. Choirbook number 9 with Gregorian chants from the 15th century transports us back to an age where harmonies echoed through ancient cathedrals. Virgin Mary's presence is felt deeply in these sacred pages. The versatility extends beyond maps and music; it embraces nature too. Delicate flowers like Blush Provence rose and Clematis purpurea find themselves immortalized on this velvety surface, capturing their ephemeral beauty forever. But it doesn't stop there – historical records also found solace in vellum's enduring embrace. The ANGLO-SAXON CHRONICLE recounts Aethelred's reign, reminding us how crucial documentation is for understanding our past. Even across continents, vellum leaves its mark. A hand-colored engraving depicting Virginia and Florida in 1667 showcases not only artistic skill but also highlights how this material transcended borders to capture important cartographic information. As we delve deeper into history with Choirbook number 3 featuring more Gregorian chants from the fifteenth century Coronati period or admire Stewartia malecodendron trees flourishing on vellum sheets - we realize that this material truly stands as a testament to human creativity throughout time.