Marginalia Collection
"Marginalia: Unveiling the Hidden Stories within Manuscripts" Within the pages of ancient manuscripts lie hidden tales and intricate details
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"Marginalia: Unveiling the Hidden Stories within Manuscripts" Within the pages of ancient manuscripts lie hidden tales and intricate details, brought to life through the art of marginalia. From Fr 1 f. 82r Vol. I Walter Map capturing the adventures of valiant knights to Ms 62, f. 205r showcasing a delicate Virgin and Child in a French Book of Hours, these glimpses into history transport us back in time. Codices Cavenses, Cod. 25 f. 181 presents an extraordinary miniature from Speculum Historiale by Vincent de Beauvais; Simon Magus, Emperor Nero, and the Apostles come alive with vibrant colors on tempera-painted vellum. The Macclesfield Psalter (MS 1-2005) captivates our imagination with its historiated initials - folio 76r depicts Doeg mercilessly slaying priests while folio 235v portrays Death's chilling touch. The Hunterian Psalter (Ms Hunter 229) takes us on a journey through pen & ink illustrations on vellum; we witness a mailed crusader ready for battle as well as May's arrival heralding springtime joy. In contrast, Fol. 2R introduces us to the Prologue of Borso d'Este Bible Vol. 1 adorned with intricate designs on velvety vellum. Amongst these treasures lies Moses striking water from a rock for his people's salvation—a powerful scene captured forever in time—while Page 146/147 of a breviary from southern Germany reveals delicate artwork dating back to Augsburg diocese between 1501-1525. Lastly, MS 1-2005 unveils an unexpected delight—a hound and rabbit jousting playfully adorning its margins—an enchanting glimpse into medieval whimsy. These examples remind us that beyond the main narrative lies another layer waiting to be discovered—the marginalia.