Historical Manuscripts and Illustrations

A collection of intricate historical manuscripts featuring decorative initials, biblical scenes, and artistic flourishes, showcasing medieval techniques and themes.

Display of the Christogen (Diest), 1561, 1561 - 1562 Scene from the play of the Christ's eyes, Rederijkerskamer in Diest. Bacchus, the three graces and Venus. For the land jewel of Antwerp in 1561. Antwerp paper Antwerp Scene from the play of the Christ's eyes, Rederijkerskamer in Diest. Bacchus, the three graces and Venus. For the land jewel of Antwerp in 1561. Antwerp paper Antwerp

Display of the Christogen (Diest), 1561, 1561 - 1562 Scene from the play of the Christ's eyes, Rederijkerskamer in Diest. Bacchus, the three graces and Venus. For the land jewel of Antwerp in 1561. Antwerp paper Antwerp Scene from the play of the Christ's eyes, Rederijkerskamer in Diest. Bacchus, the three graces and Venus. For the land jewel of Antwerp in 1561. Antwerp paper Antwerp

Emilia-Romagna Ferrara Ferrara Museo Civico di Schifanoia36. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 General Notes: INCOMPLETE RECORD--NEGATIVES PROCESSED, PRINTS FILED German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Inhabited Initial X. Unknown

Emilia-Romagna Ferrara Ferrara Museo Civico di Schifanoia19. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 General Notes: INCOMPLETE RECORD--NEGATIVES PROCESSED, PRINTS FILED German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 29v, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Songs of Innocence: Introduction. Artist: William Blake (British, London 1757-1827 London). Dimensions: sheet: 6 3/16 x 5 9/16 in. (15.7 x 14.1 cm). Date: ca. 1825. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 108r, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Woodcut from around 1496 by Albrecht Dürer depicting John before God and the eldest figure, figure II of the Apocalypse series.

Raising Loans from Navis Stultifera (Ship of Fools), Plate 24 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century 1401-1500 Swiss. Woodcut in black, and letterpress in black (recto and verso), on cream laid paper, tipped onto cream wove paper mat . Master of the Bergmann Press

Sword Fight between Dynadan and a Knight at a Bridge. Jeanne de Montbaston (French, active about 1320 - 1355)

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 228r, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 77v, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Breve compendio de la esfera y de la arte de navegar con nuevos instrumentos y reglas ejemplificado con muy sutiles demostraciones / compuesto por Martín Cortés. Publicación original: Sevilla (España), Antón Álvarez, 1551.

'L'Ordinaire des Crestiens', 1494 (1947). Artist: Unknown.

Vitae Patrum (Lives of the Desert Fathers). Author: Saint Jerome (ca. A.D. 347-419/20). Dimensions: 10 3/16 × 7 1/2 × 1 1/16 in. (25.9 × 19.1 × 2.7 cm). Publisher: Seversz , Leyden. Date: January 8, 1511. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Inhabited Initial E; Montecassino, Italy; 1153; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.2 x 13.2 cm (7 9,16 x 5 3,16 in.)

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 149v, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 33r, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

les regnars traversant les perilleuses voyes' 1503 Woodcut by Antoine Vérard (active 14851512) late 15th and early 16th century French publisher, bookmaker and bookseller.

Inferno Canto XII (Circle Seven, First Ring) from Divina Commedia (Divine Comedy), Plate 52 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century Original 1497 Italy. Woodcut in black, and letterpress in black (recto and verso), on cream laid paper, tipped onto cream wove paper mat . Unknown Italian (Illustrator)

Alchemical apparatus (From: Liber de secretis naturae) by Ulstadius (Ulstadt), Philipus (Philip) (active 16th century) Yale University 1556-1557 Germany Woodcut Graphic arts Mythology, Allegory and Literature,History

Joseph Cast into the Well; Ghent, Belgium; about 1475; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and gold paint on parchment; Leaf: 43.8 x 30.5 cm (17 1,4 x 12 in.)

Der Heiligen XII, from the Wittenberg relic-book. Artist: After Lucas Cranach the Elder (German, Kronach 1472-1553 Weimar). Dimensions: Sheet: 11 1/8 × 7 7/16 in. (28.2 × 18.9 cm). Series/Portfolio: The Wittenberg relic-book. Date: 1549.This litle page has eleven statuettes of the apostles with their names printed above or bellow each of their frames. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 99r, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 107r, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 89r, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Abruzzo L'Aquila Celano Museum15. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Manuscripts: Miniature nella Marsica; Trasacco - Antifonario; Tagliacozzo - Messale; Avezzano - L'Ecultet Metalwork--processional crosses Post-medieval: Vestments, metalwork, painting, frescoes, sculpture German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 34r, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

A 1496 woodcut by Johann Reger showing the decorative initial 'M', used in manuscript or book illustration.

Abruzzo L'Aquila Celano Museum44. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Manuscripts: Miniature nella Marsica; Trasacco - Antifonario; Tagliacozzo - Messale; Avezzano - L'Ecultet Metalwork--processional crosses Post-medieval: Vestments, metalwork, painting, frescoes, sculpture German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Illustration from Sebastian Brandt: Navis Stultifera, Basle, Bergmann van Olpe, 1497 n.d. Albrecht Dürer German. Illustration from Sebastian Brandt: Navis Stultifera, Basle, Bergmann van Olpe, 1497 387776

Decorated Initial R; or Reichenau, Germany; late 10th century; Tempera colors, gold paint, silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 27.8 x 19.2 cm (10 15,16 x 7 9,16 in.)

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 134v, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Inhabited Initial V; Hildesheim, Germany; probably 1170s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 28.2 × 18.9 cm (11 1,8 × 7 7,16 in.)

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 241r, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Illustration from Sextus decretalium liber by Bonifce VIII, plate 84 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century. Unknown Artist (Italian, 16th century); assembled by Max Geisberg (Swiss, 1875-1943). Date: 1514-1515. Dimensions: 53 x 64 mm (image); 167 x 118 mm (image/text); 218 x 159 mm (sheet). Woodcut on paper. Origin: Italy. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA. Author: UNKNOWN ARTIST.

Leaf from Cursus Beate Marie Virginis (The Journey of the Blessed Virgin Mary), Plate 31 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century. Unknown Artist (possibly Basle, late 15th century); printed and published by Marcus Reinhard (German, active 1491-c. 1497); portfolio text by Wilhelm Ludwig Schreiber (German, 1855-1932). Date: 1492-1497. Dimensions: 155 x 103 mm. Woodcut and letterpress in black and red (recto and verso) on cream laid paper, tipped onto cream wove paper mat. Origin: Swiss. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, USA.

Coronation at Winchester, of King William I 1868. known as William the Conqueror William reigned from 1066 until his death in 1087.

Songs of Innocence and of Experience: Night. Artist: William Blake (British, London 1757-1827 London). Dimensions: sheet: 6 3/16 x 5 9/16 in. (15.7 x 14.1 cm). Date: ca. 1825. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Illustration from a German Bible, plate 38 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century. Hans Holbein, the Younger, after (German, c.1497-1543); assembled by Max Geisberg (Swiss, 1875-1943). Date: 1534. Dimensions: 61 × 85 mm (image); 302 × 213 mm (image/te×t); 359 × 249 mm (sheet). Woodcut on paper. Origin: Germany. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 116v, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Tuscany Siena Montalcino Museo Civico45. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Entire manuscript. Manuscripts. Post-medieval: Sculpture and ceramics from local workshops (2nd half 12th century; Sienese maiolica; 14th century weapons German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Decorated Initial D; Saint Gall, Switzerland; late 10th century; Tempera colors, gold paint, silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 27.8 x 19.2 cm (10 15,16 x 7 9,16 in.)

42. Bake Aleksandra; 43. Zygmunt I; 44. Battle of Orsz; Kosicki, Ludwik (1793-1846); 1840 (1840-00-00-1840-00-00);

Isaac Judaeus; Omnia opera Ysaac...

Text sheet with description of the catfalk with candles, 1559 text sheet. print Text sheet with description of the catfalk with candles, the Chapelle Ardente, for plate 1: La Chapelle Ardante Representée and La Figure Suivante (...). Printed text within colored ornamental frame in woodcut. Part of the print series of the funeral procession of Emperor Karel V on December 29, 1558 in Brussels. print maker: Southern Netherlandspublisher: Antwerp paper letterpress printing Brussels

New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 21v). Designer: Hans Hoffman (German, active Strasbourg, 1556). Dimensions: Overall: 7 5/16 x 5 5/16 in. (18.5 x 13.5 cm). Publisher: Jacob Frölich , Strassburg. Date: 1556.Designed by Hans Hoffman (German, active Strasbourg 1556) and published by Jacob Frlich, Strasbourg.Illustrated title page with Hoffman's monogram, narrative scene on verso of title page, dedication (2 pages), 49 pages of designs, page with publisher's information, and narrative scene on last page. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 5 (recto) 1603 Federico de Vinciolo Italian Designed by Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, published by Jean Le Clerc, Paris, dedicated to Catherine de Bourbon, French, 1558-1604.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 sections. Upper section is divided into 2 vertical columns: left column is decorated in the center with a coat of arms that is surrounded by floral and foliage elements, and right column is decorated in the center with a "B" superimposed by an "O", which is encircled by a vine of leaves and further surrounded by flowers. Bottom section consists of 4 squares that are ornamented with a different floral motif; sitting on top of the squares is a pattern of semicircles that are decorated with a leaf motif.. Les Secondes Oeuvres, et Subtiles Inventions De Lingerie du Seigneur Federic de Vinciolo Venitien, page 5 (recto). 1603. Woodcut. Jean Le Clerc , Paris

La operina di Ludouico Vicentino, da imparare di scriuere littera cancellarescha. Arrighi, Ludovico degli, Woodblock, 1522-1523

La operina di Ludouico Vicentino, da imparare di scriuere littera cancellarescha. Arrighi, Ludovico degli, Woodblock, 1522-1523

Small sqaure miniature of Luke writing as the ox watches.. 1500 - 1525. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Books of hours, Writing, Luke, Saint

178. Piotr; 179. and in; 180. Juda Tadeusz (); 181. Creation of Ewa; 182. Wawrzyniec; 183. Na Ciem of Maria; 184. Wawrzyniec; 185. Urszula (); 186. Trinity Kosicki, Ludwik (1793-1846); 1840 (1840-00-00-1840-00-00);

A huntsman accompanied by his dog runs through the forest blowing his horn. Woodcut and letterpress.

Dante and Virgil with the Vision of Beatrice, c. 1481-1485. Attributed to Baccio Baldini (Italian, c. 1436-1487). Engraving;

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 114r, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Panel with kidnapping of Europe in medallion, c. 1655 - c. 1657 print Panel with the kidnapping of Europe in medallion. From a series with ornamental panels for wooden paneling for rooms and galleries. Print is part of an album. Paris paper etching Jupiter, usually in the shape of a white bull, abducts Europa and carries her across the water. ornaments ~ art

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 92r, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Saint Quiriaco from Heiligenleben (Lives of the Saints), Plate 8 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century Original 1489 Germany. Woodcut in black, and letterpress in black (recto and verso), on buff laid paper, tipped onto cream wove paper mat . Unknown artist (Illustrator)

Maximus a claudius, michel Wolel (workshop), 1493 print A flower challenge with two martyrs. They both have a nimbus on the head and a palm branch in hand. The text identifies them as Maximus and Claudius. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing martyr(s) (often with palm-branches). saints

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 216v, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Netherlands, Amsterdam, Putte, widow Hendrik van der, Birds, verso - stamped, Sheet with 4 representations of birds, including a canary and a parrot. Below each image a six-line verse. Numbered top center: 121., print, popular print, prints, popular prints, height 425 mm, width 310 mm, Publication (Event), Publication, Dutch, publisher, 1765 - 1767, paper, woodcut, letterpress printing, print maker, printmaker

New Testament Scene, plate thirteen from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century. Attributed to Monogrammist S.G. (German, active 1550-1570); assembled by Max Geisberg (Swiss, 1875-1943). Date: 1582. Dimensions: 111 × 150 mm (image); 257 × 157 mm (image/te×t); 310 × 202 mm (sheet). Woodcut in black ink with brush and opaque watercolor and stenciling on cream laid paper. Origin: Germany. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

A 1496 woodcut by Johann Reger showing the decorative initial 'C', used in manuscript or book illustration.

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 117r, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Theuerdarnk's Horse Falls Under Him, from Theuerdank Die geuerlicheiten vnd einsteils der geschichten des loblichen streytparen vnd hochberümbten helds vnd Ritters herr Tewrdannckhs 1517 Hans Burgkmair German. Theuerdarnk's Horse Falls Under Him, from Theuerdank Die geuerlicheiten vnd einsteils der geschichten des loblichen streytparen vnd hochberümbten helds vnd Ritters herr Tewrdannckhs 431166

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 206v, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Maximilian as Commander-in-Chief; and Maximilian Conversing in Seven Languages; with Portraits of Emperors and Kings (Maximilian's Forerunners), from the Arch of Honor, proof, dated 1515, printed 1517-18 1515 Albrecht Altdorfer The scenes of Maximilian's private life are by Albrecht Altdorfer; the busts of emperors and kings are by Hans Springinklee; and parts of decorative columns are by Springinklee or Wolf Traut after Albrecht Dürer.. Maximilian as Commander-in-Chief; and Maximilian Conversing in Seven Languages; with Portraits of Emperors and Kings (Maximilian's Forerunners), from the Arch of Honor, proof, dated 1515, printed 1517-18. Albrecht Altdorfer (German, Regensburg ca. 1480-1538 Regensburg). 1515. Woodcut and letterpress. Prints

Pa. German Fraktur. Dated: 1935/1942. Dimensions: overall: 40.8 x 47.5 cm (16 1/16 x 18 11/16 in.) Original IAD Object: none given. Medium: watercolor, colored pencil, and graphite on paper. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Albert Levone.

Les Monnoyes d'or & d'argent. Dimensions: 2 7/8 × 4 5/16 × 7/16 in. (7.3 × 11 × 1.1 cm). Published in: Ghent. Publisher: Josse Lambert (Flemish, ca. 1491-ca. 1556 Ghent). Date: 1544. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Livre de Moresques, page 6 (verso). Artist: Francesco di Pellegrino (Italian, born Florence, died 1552). Dimensions: Overall: 12 x 8 5/16 x 1/4 in. (30.5 x 21.1 x 0.7 cm). Published in: Paris. Publisher: Published by Hiérosme de Gormont; Previously published by Cornelis Bos (Netherlandish, Hertogenbosch ca. 1510-before 1566 Groningen). Date: 1546.This book of moresques reproduces designs by the Italian artist Francesco Pellegrino, first published in book form by the artist in Paris in 1530 under the title La Fleur de la Science de Pourtraicture. It is considered the first elaborate publication to introduce the exotic designs in Western Europe, although the ornament was known already through the import of textiles and other objects from the Near East. The publication of the ornament in books and prints immensely increased the interest of native artist and it soon became highly fashionable. Pellegrino's designs were reordered and presented in compressed form in the Livre de Moresque,

Woodcut by Albrecht Dürers workshop from 1515 depicting Herolde and Clavis at the honorary gate of Emperor Maximilian I, showing detailed figures, heraldic symbols, and architectural elements.

Decorated Text Page with half figure of Eusebius; Mesrop of Khizan (Armenian, active 1605 - 1651); Isfahan, Persia; 1615; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on glazed paper; Leaf: 23 x 17.1 cm (9 1,16 x 6 3,4 in.)

Illuminated Manuscript, USA, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, David Daivd Gallery

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 36v, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

CANTIGA STA MARIA Nº206-F72R-EL PAPA LEON SE CORTA LA MANO ANTES BESADAS POR UNA MUJER-S XIII. Author: Alfonso X of Castile. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL COLECCIÓN. Florenz. ITALIA.

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 202v, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Decorated Initial with Scene of Christ Entering the Temple. 1408-11 Lorenzo Monaco (Piero di Giovanni) Italian Wound around the initial "D" is a complex ornamental design of exquisitely rendered naturalistic flowers, and a portion of musical notation is visible at upper right. Within the capital "D" is a figural scene depicting Christ entering the Temple. This very early, extremely rare, and carefully constructed drawing by Lorenzo Monaco was intended for an illuminated manuscript which was left unfinished, without color, and which was to be included as one of the pages of the famous choir books for the church of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Florence. The sinuous, elegant figures seen here are beautiful examples of the late Gothic style. The drawing dates from a time when Italian artists were just beginning to use paper and parchment for a creative exploration of ideas. Lorenzo Monaco was the greatest master of early-fifteenth-century Florentine illumination, and his working process in

Anatomical woodcut from 'Liber de arte distillandi de compositis' by Hieronymus Brunschwig, 1450- 1512. Strassburg, 1514

Jacobus of the elderly with the zodiac sign Lion

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 40v, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 14v) 1556 Hans Hoffman German Designed by Hans Hoffman (German, active Strasbourg 1556) and published by Jacob Frӧlich, Strasbourg.Illustrated title page with Hoffman's monogram, narrative scene on verso of title page, dedication (2 pages), 49 pages of designs, page with publishers information, and narrative scene on last page.. New Modelbüch allen Nägerin u. Sydenstickern (Page 14v) 683038

Abruzzo L'Aquila Celano Museum69. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Manuscripts: Miniature nella Marsica; Trasacco - Antifonario; Tagliacozzo - Messale; Avezzano - L'Ecultet Metalwork--processional crosses Post-medieval: Vestments, metalwork, painting, frescoes, sculpture German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 4 (verso) 1563 Matteo Pagano Italian Published by Matteo Pagano, Italian, 1515-1588, Venice.From top to bottom, and left to right:Design composed of 2 horizontal sections that are separated in the center by a narrow white register. Top section is decorated with a curving vine of leaves from which hangs a tassle () that has a charm in the form of a sun with a face. Bottom section is decorated with a curving carnivorous plant that wraps around a torch of fire; at each side of the plant is an ornamented pot.. Trionfo Di Virtu. Libro Novo..., page 4 (verso) 662222

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 44v, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Ground Beetle and Scarab; Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish , Hungarian, 1542 - 1600), and Georg Bocskay (Hungarian, died 1575); Vienna, Austria; 1561 - 1562; illumination added 1591 - 1596; Watercolors, gold and silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 16.6 x 12.4 cm (6 9,16 x 4 7,8 in.)

Tuscany Siena Montalcino Museo Civico02. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Entire manuscript. Manuscripts. Post-medieval: Sculpture and ceramics from local workshops (2nd half 12th century; Sienese maiolica; 14th century weapons German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Hand painted wood engraving

Comfort to the Dutch Virgin at the death of Prince Maurits, 1625, 1625 print Allegory with a consolation of the Dutch Virgin at the death of Prince Maurits, April 23, 1625. The Dutch Virgin with the Wapen van Holland, sitting in the Dutch garden, pointing to the radiant Tetragram in heaven. Printed under the plate a verse in two columns in the form of an acrostichon. print maker: Northern Netherlandspublisher: Amsterdam paper engraving / letterpress printing fenced or walled garden; 'Hortus Conclusus' Holland

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 234v, c. 1500. Master of the First Prayerbook of Maximillian (Flemish, c. 1444-1519), and Associates. Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; codex: 22.5 x 15.2 cm (8 7/8 x 6 in.).

Abruzzo L'Aquila Celano Museum51. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Manuscripts: Miniature nella Marsica; Trasacco - Antifonario; Tagliacozzo - Messale; Avezzano - L'Ecultet Metalwork--processional crosses Post-medieval: Vestments, metalwork, painting, frescoes, sculpture German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

This circa 1475 colored woodcut by an anonymous artist depicts an anti-Judaistic representation titled 'Der Jewish Usury', showing figures and symbolic elements in historical context.

Adam and Eve with the Serpent; Ghent, Belgium, Europe; about 1475; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and gold paint on parchment; Leaf: 43.8 x 30.5 cm (17 1,4 x 12 in.)

Abruzzo L'Aquila Celano Museum60. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Manuscripts: Miniature nella Marsica; Trasacco - Antifonario; Tagliacozzo - Messale; Avezzano - L'Ecultet Metalwork--processional crosses Post-medieval: Vestments, metalwork, painting, frescoes, sculpture German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Guide for Constructing the Letters m and n. Joris Hoefnagel (Flemish / Hungarian, 1542 - 1600)

Unfalo Causing a Fall of Theuerdanck's Horse, from Theuerdanck. Artist: Hans Schäufelein (German, Nuremberg ca. 1480-ca. 1540 Nördlingen). Author: Melchior Pfintzing (German). Dimensions: Sheet: 14 1/2 × 9 7/8 in. (36.8 × 25.1 cm). Publisher: Hans Schönsperger. Date: 1517. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA. Author: Hans Schäufelein.

Abruzzo L'Aquila Bominaco S. Pellegrino, Oratory24. Hutzel, Max 1960-1990 Medieval: Architecture, sculpture (12-13th century) Post-medieval: Fresco cycle (13th century) (Count: 252) German-born photographer and scholar Max Hutzel (1911-1988) photographed in Italy from the early 1960s until his death. The result of this project, referred to by Hutzel as Foto Arte Minore, is thorough documentation of art historical development in Italy up to the 18th century, including objects of the Etruscans and the Romans, as well as early Medieval, Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque monuments. Images are organized by geographic region in Italy, then by province, city, site complex and monument.

Initial letter I on patterned background. Artist: Anonymous, Italian, 16th century. Dimensions: Sheet: 2 1/16 × 2 7/16 in. (5.3 × 6.2 cm). Date: 1520. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Miniature depicting Pamphila and two servants or students gathering cotton against a backdrop of a walled city. The second scene shows Pamphila carding the cotton while the servants clean and wind it. Features include an initial, rubric, and border design., circa 1450. Women

Keizer Constantijn the Great on horseback, Anonymous, 1499 print Leaf from a book. Constantine the Great and two soldiers on horseback, one of which carries a flag. Germany paper riding a horse, ass, or mule; rider, horseman

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