Book Art Collection (page 7)

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

Goethes Faust I, the first volume of Reclams Universal Library, appeared on November 10, 1867, 1867. Private Collection

The magazine Vestnik Evropy (Herald of Europe), 1890. Artist: Anonymous master
The magazine Vestnik Evropy (Herald of Europe), 1890. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

Midsummer Nights Fairies. Private Collection

Title page of the First Shakespeares Folio, 1623. Artist: Droeshout, Martin (ca. 1601-ca. 1650)
Title page of the First Shakespeares Folio, 1623. Found in the collection of The Phillips Collection, Washington, D.C

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 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

Wotan turns and looks sorrowfully back at Brunnhilde. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyr Artist: Rackham
Wotan turns and looks sorrowfully back at Brunnhilde. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Brunnhilde. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Artist: Rackham
Father! Father! Tell me what ails thee? Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Brunnhilde leads her horse by the bridle. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richa Artist: Rackham
Brunnhilde leads her horse by the bridle. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

The Rhinemaidens bewail their lost gold. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richar Artist: Rackham
The Rhinemaidens bewail their lost gold. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Giant Fafner Kills Fasolt. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910 Artist: Rackham
Giant Fafner Kills Fasolt. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Ohe! Ohe! Terrible dragon, oh, swallow me not! Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Artist: Rackham
Ohe! Ohe! Terrible dragon, oh, swallow me not! Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

The frolic of the Rhinemaidens. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, Artist: Rackham
The frolic of the Rhinemaidens. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Alberich drives in a band of Niblungs laden with gold and silver treasure. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie, 1910. Private Collection

O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived! Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of t Artist: Rackham
O wife betrayed I will avenge they trust deceived! Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

The wooing of Grimhilde, the mother of Hagen. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Go Artist: Rackham
The wooing of Grimhilde, the mother of Hagen. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

The ring upon thy hand. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, Artist: Rackham
The ring upon thy hand. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Brunhilde. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Brunhilde. Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Brunnhilde kisses the ring that Siegfried has left with her. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twi Artist: Rackham
Brunnhilde kisses the ring that Siegfried has left with her. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods, 1910. Private Collection

Donner, your lord, summons his hosts! Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard W Artist: Rackham
Donner, your lord, summons his hosts! Illustration for The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

The Norns Vanish. Illustration for Siegfried and The Twilight of the Gods by Richard Wagner, 1910. Private Collection

Sigurd the Dragon Slayer, 1901. Artist: Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939)
Sigurd the Dragon Slayer, 1901. Private Collection

Kay and Gerda in their garden high up on the roof. Illustration for the tale of The Snow Queen, 18 Artist: Rackham
Kay and Gerda in their garden high up on the roof. Illustration for the tale of The Snow Queen, 1899. Private Collection

Title page of the Histoire et Chronique de Provence, 1614. Artist: Nostredame, Cesar de (1553-1629)
Title page of the Histoire et Chronique de Provence, 1614. Private Collection

Charles the Great (From Livro do Ameiro-Mor), 1509. Artist: Anonymous
Charles the Great (From Livro do Ameiro-Mor), 1509. Found in the collection of Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo

King Arthur (From Livro do Ameiro-Mor), 1509. Artist: Anonymous
King Arthur (From Livro do Ameiro-Mor), 1509. Found in the collection of Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo

Godfrey of Bouillon (From Livro do Ameiro-Mor), 1509. Artist: Anonymous
Godfrey of Bouillon (From Livro do Ameiro-Mor), 1509. Found in the collection of Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo

Bertrand du Guesclin (From Livro do Ameiro-Mor), 1509. Artist: Anonymous
Bertrand du Guesclin (From Livro do Ameiro-Mor), 1509. Found in the collection of Arquivo Nacional da Torre do Tombo

Bertrand du Guesclin (From Le Livre des faits de messire Bertrand du Guesclin), 1487. Artist: Anonymous
Bertrand du Guesclin (From Le Livre des faits de messire Bertrand du Guesclin), 1487. Found in the collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Poor little bear!, 1912. Artist: Bauer, John (1882-1918)
Poor little bear!, 1912. Private Collection

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

Peasants ploughing (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous
Peasants ploughing (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. 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

Two Templars on one horse (From Chronica maiora I by Matthew Paris), 13th century. Artist: Paris, Matthew (c)
Two Templars on one horse (From Chronica maiora I by Matthew Paris), 13th century. Found in the collection of Corpus Christi College Cambridge

The coronation of King Henry III, 13th century. Artist: Anonymous
The coronation of King Henry III, 13th century. Found in the collection of British Library

King John hunting on horseback, 14th century. Artist: Anonymous
King John hunting on horseback, 14th century. Found in the collection of British Library

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

The great frost in London, 1608. Artist: Anonymous
The great frost in London, 1608. Found in the collection of Harvard University, Cambridge

Illustration to the History of the life of Christ, 1637. Artist: Alenio (Aleni), Giulio (1582-1649)
Illustration to the History of the life of Christ, 1637. Found in the collection of Bayerische Staatsbibliothek, Munich

Illustration to the fairytale The Golden Cockerel by A. Pushkin, 1907. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration to the fairytale The Golden Cockerel by A. Pushkin, 1907. Found in the collection of Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish, 1933. Artist: Bilibin, Ivan Yakovlevich (1876-1942)
Illustration to the The Tale of the Fisherman and the Fish, 1933. Found in the collection of Museum of the Goznak, Moscow

The Story of a Christmas tree, Second Half of the 19th century. Artist: Anonymous
The Story of a Christmas tree, Second Half of the 19th century. Private Collection

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"Book Art: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into the enchanting world of book art, where pages come alive with captivating illustrations and intricate designs. From timeless classics to ancient manuscripts, each piece tells a unique story that transcends time. In "The Little Prince, " Antoine de Saint-Exupery's beloved tale takes flight as whimsical drawings dance across the pages. The Limbourg brothers' masterpieces in "Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry" transport us to medieval France, capturing the essence of February and May with their vibrant colors. "Loki's Brood" from "Valhalla: Gods of the Teutons" immerses us in Norse mythology, while Arthur Rackham brings Richard Wagner's epic saga to life in his stunning illustration of Freia. Delve into Greek history through an anonymous artist's depiction of "Greek Fire, " showcasing both beauty and destruction. Tatyana emerges from Alexander Pushkin's poetic masterpiece, "Eugene Onegin, " her image evoking emotions that words alone cannot convey. Arthur Rackham returns once more with his mesmerizing artwork for "The Edda, " transporting us to a realm where gods and heroes collide. Witness Brunnhilde's tragic fate as she leaps onto Siegfried's funeral pyre in another breathtaking creation by Rackham. Sir John Tenniel enchants readers young and old with his iconic portrayal of Alice in Wonderland, bringing Lewis Carroll's imaginative world to vivid reality. Travel back centuries ago with an anonymous artist who immortalized Henry I, Count of Anhalt in the Codex Manesse. And explore the mystic realms within "The Key of Solomon, " its early 18th-century illustrations revealing secrets hidden between its ancient pages. Book art is not merely about visual aesthetics; it is a gateway to new dimensions where stories intertwine with artistic expression.