Manuscript Illumination Collection (page 2)

"Manuscript Illumination: A Glimpse into the Artistry of the Ages" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of manuscript illumination

Manuscript Illumination Collection: SCENES FROM GENESIS. Creation, Birth of Eve, Fall, and Expulsion

SCENES FROM GENESIS. Creation, Birth of Eve, Fall, and Expulsion: illuminations from an English Psalter

Manuscript Illumination Collection: TURKISH ASTRONOMERS. Astronomers in the Istanbul observatory

TURKISH ASTRONOMERS. Astronomers in the Istanbul observatory. Ottoman manuscript illumination, late 16th century

ROMANCE OF THE ROSE. Love Speaks to the Lover. Manuscript illumination, French, 1487-1495

ARAB EYE TREATISE. Page from a 13th century Arabic manuscript of Hunayns Treatise on the Eye

Manuscript Illumination Collection: The Battle of Caen in 1346 (Miniature from the Grandes Chroniques de France by Jean Froissart)

The Battle of Caen in 1346 (Miniature from the Grandes Chroniques de France by Jean Froissart), ca 1475. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Francois Leclerc du Tremblay (1577-1638), 1704

Francois Leclerc du Tremblay (1577-1638), 1704
Franc ois Leclerc du Tremblay (1577-1638), 1704. Found in the Collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous

Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Artist: Anonymous
Reaping and binding sheaves (From the Luttrell Psalter), ca 1330. Found in the collection of British Library

Manuscript Illumination Collection: WARFARE: GREEK FIRE. Use of Greek Fire

WARFARE: GREEK FIRE. Use of Greek Fire. Byzantine manuscript illumination from the Skylitzes Codex, 13th-14th century

Manuscript Illumination Collection: HENRY IV (1050-1106). King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor, 1056-1106

HENRY IV (1050-1106). King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor, 1056-1106. Illuminations from the 12th century chronicle of Otto of Freising showing, at top, Emperor Henry IV and his anti-pope

Manuscript Illumination Collection: HARROWING OF HELL. St John with Prochoros: manuscript illumination from a Greek Gospel Lectionary

HARROWING OF HELL. St John with Prochoros: manuscript illumination from a Greek Gospel Lectionary, 11th century

Manuscript Illumination Collection: MADONNA AND CHILD. Yolande de Soissons before Virgin and Child statue: French manuscript

MADONNA AND CHILD. Yolande de Soissons before Virgin and Child statue: French manuscript illumination, c1290

Manuscript Illumination Collection: TRES RICHES HEURES. The Temptation of Christ

TRES RICHES HEURES. The Temptation of Christ. Illlumination from the 15th century manuscript of Les Tres Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry

Manuscript Illumination Collection: CABRAL: FLEET, 1500. Six of the 13 Portuguese ships in Pedro Alvares Cabrals expedition

CABRAL: FLEET, 1500. Six of the 13 Portuguese ships in Pedro Alvares Cabrals expedition to India in 1500, which resulted in the discoveries of Brazil and Madagascar

THE VISITATION. Illumination from a French Book of Hours, c1230

THE VISITATION. Illumination from a Gospel, early 11th century, Salzburg

NATIVITY. Illumination from an Italian Gospel Lectionary, 1436

NATIVITY WITH SHEPHERDS. Flemish breviary illumination, c1500

SAINT MARK In an illumination from an early 11th century French Latin gospel

SAINT JOHN. Writing his gospel. Dabra Maryam manuscript. Ethiopia. c1360-80

Manuscript Illumination Collection: MELONS, 14th CENTURY. Picking melons. Manuscript illumination from Tacuinum sanitatis in medicina

MELONS, 14th CENTURY. Picking melons. Manuscript illumination from Tacuinum sanitatis in medicina, Northern Italy, late 14th century

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Erotic scenes, Early 19th cen

Erotic scenes, Early 19th cen.. Private Collection

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Cantigas de Santa Maria - Codex Rico, ca 1280-1284. Creator: Anonymous

Cantigas de Santa Maria - Codex Rico, ca 1280-1284. Creator: Anonymous
Cantigas de Santa Maria - Codex Rico, ca 1280-1284. Found in the Collection of the Monasterio de El Escorial

Manuscript Illumination Collection: Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous

Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous
Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Found in the Collection of the Monasterio de El Escorial

Cantigas de Santa Maria - Codex Rico, ca 1280-1284. Creator: Anonymous
Cantigas de Santa Maria - Codex Rico, ca 1280-1284. Found in the Collection of the Monasterio de El Escorial

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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.