Vellum Collection

Brudenell Magna Carta
The Brudenell Magna Carta, document on vellum, dated 12 October 1297, with a substantial fragment of the Great Seal of Edward I. The original Magna Carta was issued in Latin in 1215

Hereford mappa mundi (world map)
3849688 Hereford mappa mundi (world map) by Richard of Haldingham (Richard de Bello) (fl.c.1260-1305); 158x133 cm; (add.info.: Hereford mappa mundi (world map)

Choirbook number 9. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Virgin a
Choirbook number 9. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Virgin and Child. Miniature. Drop cap. Spain

East Prospect of the Giants Causeway (c.1739). Drury, Susanna fl.1733 - 1770. Date: 1739 (circa)

Old Church Music 1500
Specimen page of church music, with notation for singing, hand written on vellum

ANGLO-SAXON CHRONICLE. The passage reproduced contains a record of Aethelred and Alfreds defeat of the Danes at Ashdown (Vale of White Horse), Berkshire, England, in 871

Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Coronati
Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Coronation of the Virgin surrounded by Saints and Bishops. Miniature. Letter U. Spain

Madeline, 1924 (full page miniature on thick vellum, with ornamental border)
1195373 Madeline, 1924 (full page miniature on thick vellum, with ornamental border) by Sangorski, Alberto (1862-1932); 13x9.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Visi
Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. Drop cap D. Miniature. Spain

Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum)
985771 Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673) (after); 54.6x35.7 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Virginia and Florida)

Leaf of Antiphonal or Choir Missal on vellum. Notation is on the five-line stave as used today. Text is in Latin
528349 Leaf of Antiphonal or Choir Missal on vellum. Notation is on the five-line stave as used today. Text is in Latin. Spain, c1650. Music Vocal Religion Christian ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Virgin and Child with saints, 20th-century painting on 14th-century antiphonary. Creator: Venetian Forger
Virgin and Child with saints, 20th-century painting on 14th-century antiphonary. Miniature - detail

Martyrdom scene, early 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Martyrdom scene, early 15th century. Page from a Book of Hours

The Symbols of the Four Evangelists, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
The Symbols of the Four Evangelists, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Pythagoras and his disciples, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
Pythagoras and his disciples, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Moses Receives the Ten Commandments, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
Moses Receives the Ten Commandments, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Book of Hours, 1300-1400. Creator: Unknown
Book of Hours, 1300-1400. Men and women kneeling with hands raised in supplication

The Flight into Egypt, c1520. Creator: Jean Pichore
The Flight into Egypt, c1520. Illustration from a Book of Hours: Joseph leads a donkey bearing Mary and the infant Jesus

Book of Hours, early 16th century. Creator: Jean Pichore
Book of Hours, early 16th century. Crucifixion scene. Jean Pichore, to whom this work is attributed, was one of many versatile artists who did not see the print revolution as a threat to their work

Joseph and Mary with the infant Jesus, late 15th century. Creators: Jean Poyet, Workshop of Jean Poyer
Joseph and Mary with the infant Jesus, late 15th century. Illustration from a Book of Hours

Angel with book, c1524. Creator: Bellemare Group
Angel with book, c1524. From a Book of Hours. Attributed to the Bellemare Group

Noah's Ark, leaf from Book of Hours, c1465-1470. Creator: Unknown
Noah's Ark, leaf from Book of Hours, c1465-1470. The animals boarding the ark two-by-two

A Church representing the Promised Land, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
A Church representing the Promised Land, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Papal Confession before a pope, 1400-1404. Creator: Unknown
Papal Confession before a pope, 1400-1404. Page from "Tafel van den Kersten Ghelove" (Handbook of the Christian Faith) by Dutch Dominican theologian Dirc van Delf

Monks - detail from a Book of Hours, c1490. Creator: Unknown
Monks - detail from a Book of Hours, c1490. The illuminator's style was influenced by the Master of Edward IV, active ca. 1470-90, and followers

Feasting and musicians, 1290. Creator: Unknown
Feasting and musicians, 1290. Page from the Beaupre Antiphonary, vol. 2

Page from a Book of Hours, 4th quarter 15th century. Creator: Unknown
Page from a Book of Hours, 4th quarter 15th century. Biblical scene with kneeling figures (top), and dancing peasants (bottom), from a Book of Hours made in Rouen, France

Scenes from the life of Christ, Stein Quadriptych, c1525-1530. Creator: Simon Bening
Scenes from the life of Christ, Stein Quadriptych, c1525-1530. One of four sets of miniatures made up of sixteen miniatures per panel, making sixty-four miniatures in total

Letter A, the Beaupré Antiphonary (Volume I), 1290. Creator: Unknown
Letter A, the Beaupre Antiphonary (Volume I), 1290. Illuminated initial depicting the Resurrection: Christ rises from the tomb, (top); the Virgin Mary and Mary Magdalen find the discarded shroud

Single leaf with Saint Luke, late 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Single leaf with Saint Luke, late 14th century

Virgin Mary with saints, miniature from a Book of Hours, 1475-1500. Creator: Unknown
Virgin Mary with saints, miniature from a Book of Hours, 1475-1500. Latin text: Domine labia mea aperies et os meum adnuntiabit [annunciabit?] laudem tuam'

Panegyric of Leonardo Loredan, 21 April, 1503. Creator: Unknown
Panegyric of Leonardo Loredan, 21 April, 1503. The Panegyricus Serenissimo Principi Leonardo Lauredano, anglicised as Panegyric to the Most Serene Prince Leonardo Loredan

Antiphonary, 1800-1900. Creator: Spanish Forger
Antiphonary, 1800-1900. Illustration to a book of religious sheet music: a king, a queen and a falconer with Madonna and Child above

Illuminated Leaf with the Profession of Clarissan Nun, c1530-1550. Creator: Unknown
Illuminated Leaf with the Profession of Clarissan Nun, c1530-1550. Twelve rectangular images with scenes from the Passion of Christ, from the Life of St

Queen holding a cross, c1290-1300. Creator: Unknown
Queen holding a cross, c1290-1300. Detail from a Book of Hours

Scribe, from a Book of Hours, c1470. Creator: Unknown
Scribe, from a Book of Hours, c1470. Monk or scribe working at a desk

Illuminated initial letter, c1380. Creator: Cenni di Francesco di Ser Cenni
Illuminated initial letter, c1380. Detail from a page in an antiphonary, (a book of religious music)

The Annunciation, 1400-1410. Creator: Unknown
The Annunciation, 1400-1410. From a Book of Hours

Illustration from a breviary, 1412. Creator: Unknown
Illustration from a breviary, 1412. The risen Christ with saints and angels (above); demons and souls of the damned, including a cardinal, a bishop, a king and a pope (below)

Priests and winged figure, mid 14th century. Creator: Unknown
Priests and winged figure, mid 14th century. Illustration in "Le Roman de la Rose" (The Romance of the Rose), a medieval poem in Old French

Gospel Book, c1100. Creator: Unknown
Gospel Book, c1100. Saint with book, and decorative initial

Men playing a ball game, c1301. Creator: Unknown
Men playing a ball game, c1301. Detail of a page from the Ghistelles Calendar

Martyrdom of a Christian saint, 1497. Creator: Master of Anne de Bretagne
Martyrdom of a Christian saints, 1497. Illustration from a Book of Hours. Latin text: Initium sancti evangelii secundum Johannem

Portrait of Rhys Griffiths, 1617. Creator: Isaac Oliver I
Portrait of Rhys Griffiths, 1617

Lady Anne Bacon, c1600. Creator: Isaac Oliver I
Lady Anne Bacon, c1600. English scholar and writer Anne, Lady Bacon (nee Cooke, c1527-1610) made a lasting contribution to English religious literature with her translation from Latin of John

The Virgin Mary, 1503. Creator: Master of Anne de Bretagne
The Virgin Mary, 1503. Illustration from a Book of Hours, Salisbury. Latin text: [?] matutinas de conceptione beatisseme dei genitricis Virginis marie - (roughly translated as [)

Saints with attendants, 20th-century painting on 14th-century antiphonary. Creator: Venetian Forger
Saints with attendants, 20th-century painting on 14th-century antiphonary. Miniature - detail

Praying cleric - detail from an antiphonary, c1505. Creator: Unknown
Praying cleric - detail from an antiphonary, c1505. Latin text: S. Benedicte ora pro me...(St Benedict pray for me...). An antiphonary or antiphonal, from the Latin antiphonarium

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Vellum, a timeless material that has preserved the beauty of history and art for centuries. From the intricate details of The Hereford Mappa Mundi to the significance of Brudenell Magna Carta, it has been an essential canvas for masterpieces. Take a journey through time as you explore the world map created by Richard de Bello in 1285 on this delicate medium. Marvel at its accuracy and craftsmanship, showcasing a wealth of geographical knowledge from that era. Intriguingly, even musical compositions found their home on vellum. Choirbook number 9 with Gregorian chants from the 15th century transports us back to an age where harmonies echoed through ancient cathedrals. Virgin Mary's presence is felt deeply in these sacred pages. The versatility extends beyond maps and music; it embraces nature too. Delicate flowers like Blush Provence rose and Clematis purpurea find themselves immortalized on this velvety surface, capturing their ephemeral beauty forever. But it doesn't stop there – historical records also found solace in vellum's enduring embrace. The ANGLO-SAXON CHRONICLE recounts Aethelred's reign, reminding us how crucial documentation is for understanding our past. Even across continents, vellum leaves its mark. A hand-colored engraving depicting Virginia and Florida in 1667 showcases not only artistic skill but also highlights how this material transcended borders to capture important cartographic information. As we delve deeper into history with Choirbook number 3 featuring more Gregorian chants from the fifteenth century Coronati period or admire Stewartia malecodendron trees flourishing on vellum sheets - we realize that this material truly stands as a testament to human creativity throughout time.