Prayerbook Collection

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

Folio 55: The Feeding of the Five Thousand, 1551 (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
986340 Folio 55: The Feeding of the Five Thousand, 1551 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by German School, (16th century); 15.2x10.2 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Folio 55)

St. John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c
986206 St.John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c.1532-1540 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by French School, (16th century); 20x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

David in Prayer, c. 1460 (paint on vellum)
986050 David in Prayer, c.1460 (paint on vellum) by Besancon School (15th century); 22x16. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David in Prayer (f.84)

David at Prayer, with the Prophet Nathan, 15th century (paint on vellum)
986048 David at Prayer, with the Prophet Nathan, 15th century (paint on vellum) by French School, (15th century); 16.7x11 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David at Prayer, with the Prophet Nathan)

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

Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c
5913283 Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c.1480 (ink & pigment on vellum & paper, bound in calfskin over boards with metal clasps) by Dutch School

Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c
5913282 Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c.1480 (ink & pigment on vellum & paper, bound in calfskin over boards with metal clasps) by Dutch School

Costumes and sword of 13th century knights. King and knights charging on horseback, and three knights guarding the tomb of Jesus Christ

Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, died 1241
Costume of Konrad von Thuringen, Grand Master of the Teutonic Knights, died 1241. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Altenecks Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century

Litany in a church, c. 1655 (etching)
145451 Litany in a church, c.1655 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: frontispiece to Anthony Sparrows A Rationale upon the Book of Common Prayer of the Church)

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 fol. 12v The Annunciation, from Book of Hours of Louis d
XJL197001 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 fol.12v The Annunciation, from Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1490 (vellum) by Colombe, Jean (c.1430-c.93); 225x155 cm; National Library, St

The Madonna and Child with Four Angels, (tempera on panel)
987174 The Madonna and Child with Four Angels, (tempera on panel) by Botticelli, Sandro (Alessandro di Mariano di Vanni Filipepi) (1444/5-1510); 97 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Adoration of the Magi, c. 1450 (paint and ink on vellum)
986371 Adoration of the Magi, c.1450 (paint and ink on vellum) by Netherlandish School, (15th century); 21x14.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Adoration of the Magi)

Nativity, c. 1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum)
986370 Nativity, c.1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum) by Master of the Munich Golden Legend (1389-1410) (& workshop); 21.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nativity)

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

The Nativity, ca. 1440 (manuscript on vellum)
1195478 The Nativity, ca.1440 (manuscript on vellum) by French School, (15th century); 22x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Death with his Spear Pointing at Three Figures, a Pope, a King, a King and a Queen
986381 Death with his Spear Pointing at Three Figures, a Pope, a King, a King and a Queen, Standing in Front of a Gothic Church, c.1470 (hand-painted vellum leaf) by Unknown Artist

The Virgin Praying, c. 1500 (paint and ink on vellum)
986372 The Virgin Praying, c.1500 (paint and ink on vellum) by French School, (16th century); 16.7x11.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Virgin Praying)

Crowned Virgin, c. 1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum)
986369 Crowned Virgin, c.1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum) by Master of the Munich Golden Legend (1389-1410) (& workshop); 21.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowned Virgin)

Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c
5913284 Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c.1480 (ink & pigment on vellum & paper, bound in calfskin over boards with metal clasps) by Dutch School

The Holy Family, c. 1520 (oil on panel)
LST204176 The Holy Family, c.1520 (oil on panel) by Cleve, Joos van (c.1485-1541); 51x37 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Netherlandish, out of copyright

The Holy Family, c. 1520 (oil on panel) (detail of 204176)
LST241296 The Holy Family, c.1520 (oil on panel) (detail of 204176) by Cleve, Joos van (c.1485-1541); 51x37 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts, New York; Netherlandish

Skeleton of Death dragging away an Abbot by his robes
Skeleton of Death with mitre and crozier pulling an Abbot by his robes. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar from The Dance of Death by Hans Holbein, Coxhead, London, 1816

Scottish rebel against English Prayer Book
The congregation rise up against the imposition of the Scottish Episcopal Book of Common Prayer as demanded by King Charles I and Archbishop Laud

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

Ms 20 fol. 42v The Virgin and Child playing with a rosary, from a Book of Hours
XIR187882 Ms 20 fol.42v The Virgin and Child playing with a rosary, from a Book of Hours, early 15th century (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Municipale, Amiens

Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c
5913285 Book of Hours and Prayerbook in Dutch, Lower Rhineland, Emmerich, Cleves, c.1480 (ink & pigment on vellum & paper, bound in calfskin over boards with metal clasps) by Dutch School

A Blessing before the Bull Fight, (oil on canvas)
828401 A Blessing before the Bull Fight, (oil on canvas) by Kemm, Robert (1837-95); 71.1x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Blessing before the Bull Fight. Robert Kemm (1837-1885)

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

John, Duke of Bedford, Regent of France (engraving)
3649982 John, Duke of Bedford, Regent of France (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John, Duke of Bedford, Regent of France. Henry VI)

Unknown Lady from the court of King Edward VI (possibly Lady Jane Grey) c
FIT66060 Unknown Lady from the court of King Edward VI (possibly Lady Jane Grey) c.1550-55 (oil on panel) by Eworth or Ewoutsz, Hans (fl.1520-74); 109.9x80 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum

The Coronation of the Virgin by the Holy Trinity, c. 1500 (paint and ink on vellum)
986374 The Coronation of the Virgin by the Holy Trinity, c.1500 (paint and ink on vellum) by French School, (16th century); 16.7x11.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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 Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c. 1505 (tempera on vellum)
490416 The Rothschild Book of Hours, Ghent or Bruges, c.1505 (tempera on vellum) by Flemish School, (16th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Ms Lat. Q. v. I. 126 f. 94v Louis of Orleans (1462-1515) praying before the Christ Child
XJL197054 Ms Lat. Q.v.I.126 f.94v Louis of Orleans (1462-1515) praying before the Christ Child, from the Book of Hours of Louis d Orleans, 1469 (vellum) by Colombe

Views of Mecca and Medina, c. 1794-5 (paint, gilt and ink on paper)
1196952 Views of Mecca and Medina, c.1794-5 (paint, gilt and ink on paper) by Ottoman School, (18th century); 14x9.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Turkish, out of copyright

A miniature from a Book of Hours, in Latin and French, depicting the Trinity enthroned
985687 A miniature from a Book of Hours, in Latin and French, depicting the Trinity enthroned with angels, c.1485 (illuminated manuscript on vellum, liquid gold) by French School

Woman in a death-bed scene with John the Baptist, c. 1475-1500 (ink
986281 Woman in a death-bed scene with John the Baptist, c.1475-1500 (ink, paints and gold leaf on vellum) by French School

Bathsheba, c. 1490 (paint and ink on gold ground on vellum)
986271 Bathsheba, c.1490 (paint and ink on gold ground on vellum) by Master of the Dresden Prayer Book (fl.c.1460-1520); 9.7x6.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bathsheba, from Book of Hours)

Annunciation to the Shepherds, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c
986205 Annunciation to the Shepherds, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c.1532-1540 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by French School

King David with a Harp, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c
986204 King David with a Harp, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c.1532-1540 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by French School

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The Von Erlach Holy Shroud Prayerbook, written in both Latin and German, is a captivating testament to the religious devotion of its time. With its delicate pages adorned with intricate illustrations and illuminations, this prayerbook transports us back to the late 16th century. One particular portrait catches our eye—a young German maiden dressed in the fashion of her era. Her gentle gaze reflects a deep sense of piety as she holds this precious book close to her heart, and is through these prayers that she seeks solace and guidance in an ever-changing world. As we turn each page, we are confronted with powerful depictions of biblical scenes. The Massacre of the Innocents unfolds before our eyes—first as a miniature from around 1450, meticulously crafted with ink, paint, and gold leaf on vellum; then again in another rendition from around 1490, painted on a golden ground using vibrant pigments. Folio 55 reveals The Feeding of the Five Thousand—an illuminated manuscript capturing Christ's miraculous act with stunning detail. Each stroke of color breathes life into this sacred event while reminding us of God's abundant grace. St. John of Patmos emerges from within the pages—a vision captured for Francois I in a Book of Hours. This exquisite portrayal showcases not only artistic skill but also reverence for divine revelation. David finds himself immersed in prayer too—depicted twice across different centuries on velvety vellum surfaces. His devotion resonates through time as he seeks forgiveness or guidance from above. The Rothschild Book of Hours offers further glimpses into medieval spirituality—the delicate folios originating from Ghent or Bruges transport us to an era where faith was intricately woven into daily life. Lastly, we encounter a Book of Hours and Prayerbook hailing from Dutch Lower Rhineland—Emmerich and Cleves bear witness to their rich spiritual heritage through these treasured volumes.