Parchment Collection (page 6)

Association of Municipal Corporations. Creator: Unknown
Association of Municipal Corporations

Portrait of a Man, 1796. Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Portrait of a Man, 1796

Saint Onuphrius, between 1500 and 1600. Creator: Cretan School
Saint Onuphrius, between 1500 and 1600

Saint John the Baptist, 1702. Creator: Bulgarian School
Saint John the Baptist, 1702

Putto holding parchment. Decorative painting, between 1801 and 1900. Creator: Unknown
Putto holding parchment. Decorative painting, between 1801 and 1900

Joseph and his Brothers at the Well, Initial V from an Antiphonary, 1310/15. Creator: Neri da Rimini
Joseph and his Brothers at the Well, Initial V from an Antiphonary, 1310/15

Investiture Certificate of Sister Maria Theresa Baglioni, June 5, 1717. Creator: Unknown
Investiture Certificate of Sister Maria Theresa Baglioni, June 5, 1717

Page from a Choirbook with Christ and a Pharisee in a Historiated Initial "D", 1430/90

The Assumption of the Virgin in a Historiated Initial from a Gradual, c.1500. Creator: Unknown
The Assumption of the Virgin in a Historiated Initial from a Gradual, c.1500

The Mass of St. Gregory, from a Book of Hours, 1460/70. Creator: Willem Vrelant or his workshop (Bruges)
The Mass of St. Gregory, from a Book of Hours, 1460/70

Nehemiah before King Artaxerxes, initial ‘C from a Bible, about 1430. Creator: Masters of Zweder van Culemborg
Nehemiah before King Artaxerxes, initial C from a Bible, about 1430

The Coronation of the Virgin, from a Book of Hours, 1460/70. Creator: Attributed to Willem Vrelant or his workshop
The Coronation of the Virgin, from a Book of Hours, 1460/70

Two Marys Discover the Empty Tomb in a Historiated Initial "M", 1475/99. Creator: Unknown
Two Marys Discover the Empty Tomb in a Historiated Initial "M", 1475/99

Four Saints in a Historiated Initial "P" from a Choirbook or Antiphonal, 1460/80

Miracle of the Deer of Saint Bassiano, from a Choir Book, 1500/10. Creator: Francesco Binasco
Miracle of the Deer of Saint Bassiano, from a Choir Book, 1500/10

Christ Blessing Three Young Men, initial M from a Gradual, 1320/30. Creator: Maestro Daddesco
Christ Blessing Three Young Men, initial M from a Gradual, 1320/30

Christ on the Cross with Angels, c. 1490. Creator: Unknown
Christ on the Cross with Angels, c. 1490

Parchment Book Cover, 1935/1942. Creator: Edith Towner
Parchment Book Cover, 1935/1942

Noah's Sacrifice, plate IX from The Creation and Early History of Man, 1606. Creator: Jan Wierix
Noah's Sacrifice, plate IX from The Creation and Early History of Man, 1606

World map
the dissemination of human races by Muller and Peschel

List of armour in Sheffield castle, 1586
Full title " A note takenn of all my L. Armorre by Mr Whyat wch came from Yor Lp from Aurtoun Lang-feld when Yor Lp Lyed their the xvi th of November 1586 as followethe." Transcript

Middle East Ancient Map, Garden of Eden, 1675
This may appear to be a straightforward map of the Middle East. However, closer inspection will reveal some extraordinary details, a number of descriptions on the map refer to stories from the Bible

Leaf Excised from a Book of Hours: The Nativity, c. 1480 (ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum)
XOS5884589 Leaf Excised from a Book of Hours: The Nativity, c. 1480 (ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum) by Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (c.1444-1519)

Initial "B" (eatus Vir) from a Choir Psalter, c. 1430-50 (ink, tempera and gold leaf on vellum)
XOS5884574 Initial "B" (eatus Vir) from a Choir Psalter, c. 1430-50 (ink, tempera and gold leaf on vellum) by Master of the Vitae Imperatorum (15th century)

Pieta from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.18v, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374206 Pieta from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.18v, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School, (15th-16th century); 22.8 x 14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Nativity, scene from The Breslau Psalter, f.16r, c.1255-67 (parchment, gold & ink)
8601275 Nativity, scene from The Breslau Psalter, f.16r, c.1255-67 (parchment, gold & ink) by German School, (13th century); 32.6x22.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

King David Dancing before the Ark of the Covenant, in a Decorative Frame, c.1540 (w/c and bodycolour on parchment)
7443450 King David Dancing before the Ark of the Covenant, in a Decorative Frame, c.1540 (w/c and bodycolour on parchment) by Clovio, Giorgio-Giulio (1498-1578); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main

Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374249 Annunciation from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.27r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School, (15th-16th century); 22.8 x 14.8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

Carrying of the Cross from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.57r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment)
8374175 Carrying of the Cross from Book of Hours, MS 92 f.57r, Western France, 1490-1510 (pen & ink with tempera on parchment) by French School

Solomon from the Souvigny Bible, 1170-1199 (parchment)
901102 Solomon from the Souvigny Bible, 1170-1199 (parchment by French School, (12th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Moulins

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Swiss coats of arms, c. 1340. Chromolithograph by A. Graeter from Die Wappenrolle von Zurich, The Zurich Armorial, Antiquarische Gesellschaft in Zurich, 1860

Portrait of a German maiden in late 16th century garb. She wears a lace ruff, a painted glass brooch with her own likeness, and holds a prayer book bound in painted parchment

Phylacteries and Mezuzah
Phylacteries and mezuzoth (mezuzah). Phylactery, more commonly known as Tefillin is a small leather box containing scrolls of parchetment with Hebrew texts insribed on them

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"Parchment: A Timeless Medium for Knowledge and Art" Parchment, a material steeped in history, has been the canvas for countless masterpieces throughout the ages. From ancient maps to sacred texts, its versatility and durability have preserved human knowledge and artistic expression. Take the Fra Mauro map of 1460, an extraordinary example of cartography on parchment. Unconventional in its orientation with South at the top, this map challenged traditional conventions while showcasing intricate details of distant lands. Inscribed on parchments like Bar Kokhba's original Dead Sea Scroll from 134 CE are significant historical documents such as deeds with multiple signatures. These fragile scrolls provide invaluable insights into ancient civilizations and their legal practices. The elegance of calligraphy is beautifully captured on parchments like the Manuscript Leaf opening The Book of Nehemias from a French Bible dating back to ca. 1280-1300. Each stroke meticulously crafted by skilled hands reflects both devotion and artistry. It also served as a medium for world exploration, as seen in a remarkable world map from 1520. This detailed representation showcases how explorers envisioned our planet during that era when new discoveries were reshaping our understanding of geography. Even religious manuscripts found solace on parchment; Ramon Llull's Breviculum Codex features stunning miniatures that illuminate his philosophical ideas through vivid imagery created using ink on parchment surfaces. Across continents, cultures embraced parchment's allure; a Japanese girl practicing calligraphy demonstrates how this delicate art form continues to be cherished today. The precision required highlights not only skill but also patience and discipline. Strabo's Map of the World further exemplifies how parchment was used to convey geographical knowledge during antiquity—a testament to humanity's thirst for understanding our place within the vastness of Earth. Music too found its home on these durable sheets.