Illuminated Letter Collection (page 2)

Songbook 5. Drop Cap: Nativity (fol. 139)
7294926 Songbook 5. Drop Cap: Nativity (fol. 139) by Master's Burgo Osma (1400-50); Cathedral Museum, Burgo de Osma, Spain; (add.info.: Master's Burgo Osma (1400 - 1450) Songbook 5

Decorative initial letters and borders from a 13th century illum, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233435 Decorative initial letters and borders from a 13th century illum, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of initial letters in foliage from a French manuscript, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233457 Alphabet of initial letters in foliage from a French manuscript, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of initial letters decorated with garlands and birds fr, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233456 Alphabet of initial letters decorated with garlands and birds fr, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Initial A, border and other elements with coat of arms from a 13, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233439 Initial A, border and other elements with coat of arms from a 13, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Initial A)

Alphabet of decorative initial letters O to V, 13th century. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233433 Alphabet of decorative initial letters O to V, 13th century. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Alphabet of decorative initial letters O to V)

Initial letters from Jean de Sys illuminated Bible, 14th centur, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233445 Initial letters from Jean de Sys illuminated Bible, 14th centur, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of initial letters from a French manuscript, 16th centu, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233460 Alphabet of initial letters from a French manuscript, 16th centu, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Alphabet of initial letters from a French manuscript)

Alphabet of initial letters from a Latin Bible of the 13th centu, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233454 Alphabet of initial letters from a Latin Bible of the 13th centu, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Alphabet of initial letters from a Latin Bible)

Initial letters taken from a 16th century Italian manuscript. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233452 Initial letters taken from a 16th century Italian manuscript. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of illuminated initial letters with foliage, 15th centu, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233449 Alphabet of illuminated initial letters with foliage, 15th centu, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Decorative initial ABCD from the Bible of King Jean II, 14th cen, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233443 Decorative initial ABCD from the Bible of King Jean II, 14th cen, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Initials from a 14th century illuminated manuscript. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233441 Initials from a 14th century illuminated manuscript. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Painted carving from the choir at Notre Dame de Paris)

Illuminated frame and paintings from Notre Dame, 13th century. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233438 Illuminated frame and paintings from Notre Dame, 13th century. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Frame with initial M and monster from the Psalter of St)

Ornate alphabet from a French illuminated manuscript 15th centur, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233455 Ornate alphabet from a French illuminated manuscript 15th centur, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Initial letters from a Gothic alphabet. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233453 Initial letters from a Gothic alphabet. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Initial letters from a Gothic alphabet. Alphabet Gothique)

Initial letters and border foliage from Jean de Sys illuminated, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233444 Initial letters and border foliage from Jean de Sys illuminated, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Decorative initial letters and borders from a 13th century illum, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233437 Decorative initial letters and borders from a 13th century illum, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of decorative initial letters XYZ, 13th century. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233434 Alphabet of decorative initial letters XYZ, 13th century. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Alphabet of decorative initial letters XYZ)

Representation of the Visigoth kings Athaulf and Sigeric, from "Genealogia de los reyes de Espana"by Alonso
AIS5345468 Representation of the Visigoth kings Athaulf and Sigeric, from " Genealogia de los reyes de Espana" by Alonso de Cartagena, 15th century (illuminated manuscript) by Cartagena

The Gradual. Initial R: The Resurrection, c. 1500 (tempera, gold leaf and ink on parchment)
FIA5391766 The Gradual. Initial R: The Resurrection, c.1500 (tempera, gold leaf and ink on parchment) by Monza, Antonio da (fl.1480-1505); 64.1 x 43.5 cm; J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles, USA

Dedication page with illuminated inscription, 1856 (chromolithograph)
7233872 Dedication page with illuminated inscription, 1856 (chromolithograph) by Stothard, Charles Alfred (1786-1821) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dedication page to Eleanor Percy)

Alphabet of decorative initial letters taken from manuscripts of, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233458 Alphabet of decorative initial letters taken from manuscripts of, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Initial letters in the Ronde (Round) script decorated with garla, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233451 Initial letters in the Ronde (Round) script decorated with garla, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Initial letters from Jean de Sys illuminated Bible, 14th centur, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233446 Initial letters from Jean de Sys illuminated Bible, 14th centur, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Decorative initial letters taken from 13th century illuminated B, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233440 Decorative initial letters taken from 13th century illuminated B, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Reproduction of a page from a 13th century illuminaed Latin psal, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233436 Reproduction of a page from a 13th century illuminaed Latin psal, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of decorative initial letters from I to N, 13th century, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233432 Alphabet of decorative initial letters from I to N, 13th century, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Alphabet of decorative initial letters from I to N)

Alphabet of decorative initial letters from the Renaissance. 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233459 Alphabet of decorative initial letters from the Renaissance. 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of initial letters from a Spanish manuscript of the Ren, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233450 Alphabet of initial letters from a Spanish manuscript of the Ren, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of illuminated initials from the Heures de Charles d An, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233447 Alphabet of illuminated initials from the Heures de Charles d An, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Alphabet of illuminated initials with figures)

Initial letters XYZ and border foliage from Jean de Sys illumin, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233442 Initial letters XYZ and border foliage from Jean de Sys illumin, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info)

Alphabet of decorative initial letters from A to H, 13th Century, 1897 (Chromolithograph)
7233431 Alphabet of decorative initial letters from A to H, 13th Century, 1897 (Chromolithograph) by Guillot, Ernest (19th century); (add.info.: Alphabet of decorative initial letters from A to H)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 14th and 15th Centuries (colour photo)
7153227 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 14th and 15th Centuries (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 14th and 15th Centuries)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 10th Century (colour photo)
7153219 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 10th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 10th Century)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 9th Century (colour photo)
7153218 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 9th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 9th Century)

Historiated capital letter from the Bible of Souvigny, 13th Century (chromolitho)
7173018 Historiated capital letter from the Bible of Souvigny, 13th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 15th Century (colour photo)
7153232 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 15th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 15th Century)

Couple carving their initials into the bark of a tree (colour litho)
7172181 Couple carving their initials into the bark of a tree (colour litho) by Bluhm, Oscar (1867-1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple carving their initials into the bark of a tree)

Medieval Greek manuscripts (chromolitho)
7172998 Medieval Greek manuscripts (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Medieval Greek manuscripts)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 16th Century, Ribbon and Flower (colour photo)
7153235 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 16th Century, Ribbon and Flower (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 16th Century, Ribbon and Flower)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 14th Century (colour photo)
7153224 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 14th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 14th Century)

Honest Sam House, the Patriotic Publican, Canvasser for Fox, 1784 (engraving)
7148351 Honest Sam House, the Patriotic Publican, Canvasser for Fox, 1784 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Honest Sam House, the Patriotic Publican)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 16th Century (colour photo)
7153238 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: 16th Century (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 16th Century)

Extracts from the 11th Century Bible of Cardinal Mazarin and a 7th Century Latin Bible (chromolitho)
7173004 Extracts from the 11th Century Bible of Cardinal Mazarin and a 7th Century Latin Bible (chromolitho) by French School

Illuminated parchment page, Avila, Spain. (photo)
7217249 Illuminated parchment page, Avila, Spain. (photo) by Spanish School, (15th century); (add.info.: Illuminated parchment page from a 15th century religious book on display in the 12th century)

Eton College: Initial Word, from illuminated charter, AD 1446 (engraving)
7178989 Eton College: Initial Word, from illuminated charter, AD 1446 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initial Word, from illuminated charter, AD 1446)

Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: (colour photo)
7153239 Mediaeval Alphabets and Initials: (colour photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Captivating Tales Unveiled: The Enchanting World of Illuminated Letters" Step into a realm where artistry and storytelling intertwine, as we delve into the mesmerizing world of illuminated letters. From love scenes in 1693 to ancient manuscripts from the 14th century, these intricate works have captivated audiences for centuries. In the 14th century, Peter IV of Aragon commissioned an illumination known as el del punyalet or the Ceremonial. This masterpiece depicted a love scene that exuded passion and romance, showcasing the artistic prowess of its creator. Traveling eastward to Iran in the early 17th century, we encounter an Iranian master's double-page illumination from Isfahan. Its vibrant colors and meticulous details transport us to a bygone era filled with opulence and grandeur. Venturing further east, we discover an Indian artwork depicting a young man engrossed in reading amidst a breathtaking landscape. Created between 1608-1610, this piece showcases not only artistic finesse but also highlights the importance of knowledge and contemplation during that time. Turning our attention back westwards towards Anatolia, we come across Toghrul III -the last king of Seljuq Empire- immortalized through anonymous hands around ca 1306-1314. This illuminating portrait offers glimpses into both his power and vulnerability as he navigated turbulent times. The Nativity of Christ takes center stage in another remarkable manuscript illumination dating back to 1314. With delicate brushstrokes and vivid colors, this depiction brings forth profound spiritual significance while captivating viewers with its divine beauty. Moving forward to Europe during the Renaissance period, we encounter an exquisite initial alphabet letter "Q" created around 1500-1540 using red and purple ink on paper alongside stencils. This ornate letter serves as a testament to skilled craftsmanship during this transformative era. Within the pages of ancient songbooks, we find further glimpses into illuminated letters.