Folios Collection

Moralia in Job (Fragments)
Two non-consecutive folios from a manuscript copy of St Gregory's Commentary on Job (the Moralia in Job of Pope Gregory the Great). Main body text in two columns with red rubrics

Preface to Martial's Epigrammata by Merula
Two attached folios, paper, probably the endpaper and first leaf of a volume. Folio 1, which would have been the endpaper

Table of Moveable Feasts and De Partibus Orationis
Two leaves, one large and one small, both paper. The larger leaf is a Tabula des festes mobilibus (table of moveable feasts) and the smaller leaf is an explanatory note in the same hand

Medical Text (Pietro D'Abano?) (Fragment)
Six folios from a medical text, parchment. The text has yet to be positively identified but has been suggested as Pietro D'Abano's adaptation of the Universal Canons of Johannes Mesue

Hebrew Manuscript Fragments
Two folios, parchment, probably from the same manuscript but not necessarily consecutive. Text is from the Book of Genesis, beginning at Chapter 7, verse 18 on f.1, and ends at Chapter 48 on f.2

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494979 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494955 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494958 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

The Archimedes Palimpsest (pen & ink on vellum) (see also 491773-84)
491776 The Archimedes Palimpsest (pen & ink on vellum) (see also 491773-84) by Greek School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Original codex Byzantine, probably Constantinople)

Epistle of St Paul to the Romans, double-folio illustration from
VEN1630564 Epistle of St Paul to the Romans, double-folio illustration from Bible de Borso d Este, 1455-61 (vellum) by Crivelli, Taddeo (fl.1451-79); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
2975548 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494961 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

MS Gen 1026 / 13 Papyrus 22 from the Gospel of John (ink on papyrus)
GUL388710 MS Gen 1026/13 Papyrus 22 from the Gospel of John (ink on papyrus) by Greek School, (3rd century AD); 18.5x5 cm; Glasgow University Library

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494962 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494952 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

Folio from an Armenian Manuscript: The Entry into Jerusalem, c
425422 Folio from an Armenian Manuscript: The Entry into Jerusalem, c.1500 (ink, opaque w/c, & gold on paper) by Armenian School, (16th century); 26.7x18.6 cm; Arthur M

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494976 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c
494951 Folios from the Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) (see also 494950-62, 494969-83 and 490416) by Flemish School

The Archimedes Palimpsest (pen & ink on vellum) (see also 491773-84)
491774 The Archimedes Palimpsest (pen & ink on vellum) (see also 491773-84) by Greek School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Original codex Byzantine, probably Constantinople)

The Archimedes Palimpsest (pen & ink on vellum) (see also 491773-84)
491773 The Archimedes Palimpsest (pen & ink on vellum) (see also 491773-84) by Greek School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Original codex Byzantine, probably Constantinople)

MS McClean 92, f. 132v - f. 133r, from the Book of Hours, c. 1470-90 (ink on parchment)
5912119 MS McClean 92, f.132v - f.133r, from the Book of Hours, c.1470-90 (ink on parchment) by Dutch School, (15th century); Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Oxford, Bodleian Library (b / w photo)
5986760 Oxford, Bodleian Library (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford, Bodleian Library. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Archimedes Palimpsest (pen & ink on vellum) (see also 491773-84)
993001 The Archimedes Palimpsest (pen & ink on vellum) (see also 491773-84) by Greek School; 19.5x15 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Original codex Byzantine, probably Constantinople)

Man reading behind large books (engraving)
1092594 Man reading behind large books (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man reading behind large books)

Anthology Persian Poetry 16th century Attributed
Artokoloro

The writer Willem Sluiter sits at a table with folios and warms his hands by the fire, Jan Luyken, Gerbrandt Schagen, 1687

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Folios, the ancient pages that hold within them countless stories and knowledge. From the Moralities in Job to the Preface of Martial's Epigrammata by Merula, these they have witnessed centuries of human history. In the Table of Moveable Feasts and De Partibus Orationis, we find a glimpse into the religious practices and linguistic intricacies of past civilizations. These delicate pages reveal not only their practical purpose but also their artistic beauty. Amongst these folios lies a medical text, possibly authored by Pietro D'Abano himself. Within its worn-out pages are remedies and cures from a time long gone, reminding us of our ancestors' quest for health and well-being. But it is not just texts that grace these folios; fragments of Hebrew manuscripts whisper tales of faith and devotion. They carry with them prayers uttered by generations before us, connecting us to an ancient spiritual heritage. An antiphonal fragment transports us back to medieval times when chants echoed through grand cathedrals. The melodies written on these fragile leaves evoke a sense of reverence as they remind us of the power music holds over our souls. And then there are those fragments from missals - remnants from sacred rituals performed during mass. These torn pieces speak volumes about religious ceremonies that shaped communities throughout history. The Rothschild Book of Hours brings forth exquisite illustrations meticulously crafted on each page. Ghent or Bruges served as witnesses to this masterpiece's creation, showcasing the skillful hands behind its intricate designs. One cannot overlook The Archimedes Palimpsest - pen & ink on vellum - an extraordinary work where layers upon layers reveal hidden secrets waiting to be deciphered. It stands as a testament to humanity's insatiable thirst for knowledge and understanding. Finally, we encounter double-folio illustrations depicting St Paul's Epistle to Romans - art intertwined with scripture in perfect harmony.