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Illuminated Manuscripts

Medieval illuminated texts featuring colorful illustrations, ornate initials, and scenes depicting historical or religious narratives.

Barlaam Kneeling before an Altar with Josaphat Nearby; Follower of Hans Schilling (German, active 1459 - 1467), from the Workshop of Diebold Lauber (German, active 1427 - 1467); Hagenau, Alsace, France (formerly Germany); 1469; Ink, colored washes, and tempera colors on paper; Leaf: 28.6 x 20.3 cm (11 1,4 x 8 in.)
Barlaam Kneeling before an Altar with Josaphat Nearby; Follower of Hans Schilling (German, active 1459 - 1467), from the Workshop of Diebold Lauber (German, active 1427 - 1467); Hagenau, Alsace, France (formerly Germany); 1469; Ink, colored washes, and tempera colors on paper; Leaf: 28.6 x 20.3 cm (11 1,4 x 8 in.)
262 assets in this story
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Iseult on horseback accompanied by knights, miniature from Roman de Tristan by Thomas of Britain, France 15th Century, manuscript.
4409-39473
Austrian poet Der Von Kürenberg (mid 12th century), talking to a lady. Fol. 63r. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany. Author: manesse Family.
1788-33566
Illuminated initial capital letter with a cloth seller, miniature from the Moralia of Saint Gregory the Great, manuscript from Citeaux, France 12th Century.
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fol. 265v. 1402. Rudolf, von Ems, -approximately 1254. text. Spencer Collection
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The Pietà. Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450)
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LIBRO DE JUEGOS O LIBRO DEL AJEDREZ DADOS Y TABLAS - 1283 - FOLIO 47V - DETALLE - EL REY ALFONSO X JUGANDO AL AJEDREZ - Conj nº 90078. Author: ALFONSO X EL SABIO (1221-1284). Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.
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GOLIAT GIGANTE FILISTEO DAVID SEGUNDO REY HEBREO. 1015 AC-975 AC MINIATURA DE LA BIBLIA MOZARABE 1162 BIBLIOTECA DE SAN ISIDORO. LEON.
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Josaphat and Another Man Mourn the Dead King Avenir in his Coffin; Follower of Hans Schilling (German, active 1459 - 1467), from the Workshop of Diebold Lauber (German, active 1427 - 1467); Hagenau, Alsace, France (formerly Germany); 1469; Ink, colored washes, and tempera colors on paper; Leaf: 28.6 x 20.3 cm (11 1,4 x 8 in.)
1060-563
The Cook Detail From the Canterbury Tales Geoffrey Chaucer (1342-1400 British) The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, California
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Four figures. On the left a man with a stab and a man with a big apron. On the right a jester in front of a woman. A hedge in the background, behind three towers. In folder with 31 design drawings and sketches for illustrations.
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A hospitaller's training with his squire. Anonymous (1280-1300). Painted panel from San Fructuoso of Bierge. Huesca, Aragón, Spain.
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Episodes de L'Histoire de Charles VII et De Jeanne D'Arc Episodes of The History of Charles VII and Joan of Arc
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The Seven Sorrows of the Virgin; Simon Bening, Flemish, about 1483 - 1561; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 x 11.4 cm (6 5/8 x 4 1/2 in.)
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Two Angels, 1862 Sir Edward Burne-Jones (d.1898), Design for St Michael and All Angels Church, Brighton, Sussex, England, Art Movement, Pre-Raphaelite, Tree, 19th Century, Ink, Angel, Frame, Mixed media, Wash drawing, Works on Paper
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Creation of Man. Engraving, 16th century. Colored.
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Ulrich V von Landschaden von Steinach (left) died 1369, from his grave effigy in Neckarsteinach church. In tunic, helmet, chainmail suit, with great helm, shield and angels at his pillow. Heinrich of Seinsheim (right) or von Sauwensheim, died 1360, from his grave effigy in Wurzburg Cathedral. With helmet, surcoat, belt, and great helm attached to breastplate with a chain. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by C.R. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811 - 1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher.
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Miniature Depicting Saint Andrew from an English Book of Hours. England, late 14th century. Manuscripts. Tempera and gold leaf on vellum
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The Digger Artist Unknown (Italian) Fresco Palazzo della Ragione, Padua, Italy
4409-20917535
MISAL ROMANO - MAN 52 - S XIII - LEÑADOR- MINIATURA GOTICA. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.
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fol. 34r. 1402. Rudolf, von Ems, -approximately 1254. text. Spencer Collection
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Surrender of Troyes. The bourgeoises deliver the keys to Charles VII and Joan of Arc, on 10th July 1429. Fol. 62 of the 'Vigiles de Charles VII' by Martial d'Auvergne (c. 1484). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. LE-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library.
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Cena de vasallaje, 'Liber feudorum maior', cartulario escrito por Ramón de Caldes, siglo XII. Museum: ARCHIVO DE LA CORONA DE ARAGON, Barcelona, SPAIN.
1060-691
St. John on the Isle pf Patmos-Detail Book of Hours Simon Marmion (C. 1425-1489 French) The Huntington-San Marino, California
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The Pietà. Dated: 1485/1490. Medium: woodcut in brown, hand-colored in yellow ochre, green, rose, and gold. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: German 15th Century.
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Illuminated manuscript with emperor Henry III by Anonymous artist, Watercolour on parchment, 1039-1043, Germany, Bremen, Staats- und Universitatsbibliothek
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The Twenty-Second Generation, Christoph Derrer. Unknown
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Intérieur du XVe. siècle MS. no. 290. Bib. de l'Arsenal.. Willemin, N. X. (Nicolas Xavier), 1763-1833. Prints. 1839. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Art , France , History
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The Egyptian Goddess Isis 15th Century Artist Unknown Illuminated manuscript Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France
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Gabriele de Transelgardi, miniature from the Capodilista Codex manuscript, Italy 16th Century.
1060-569
The Pardoner (Detail from the Canterbury Tales) ca. 1400 Geoffery Chaucer (1342-1400 British) Illuminated manuscript The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, California
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BRAHE , TYCHO ASTRONOMO DANES . 1546 - 1661 RETRATO EN EL " PLANISFERIO DE BRAHE " EN LA " HARMONICA MICROCOSMICA " , 1661.
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The Flight into Egypt José Rafael Aragón (ca. 1795-1862). The Flight into Egypt, 19th century. Pine, gesso, water-based paints, 15 x 12in. (38.1 x 30.5cm). European Art 19th century
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Leaf from a Lectionary with St. Luke, 1057-1063. Byzantium, Constantinople, 11th century. Ink, tempera and gold on vellum; sheet: 28.9 x 22.6 cm (11 3/8 x 8 7/8 in.); matted: 48.9 x 36.2 cm (19 1/4 x 14 1/4 in.).
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CODICE TRUJILLO DEL PERU - TOMO II - E.204 - INFIELES EN CANOA - ACUARELA - SIGLO XVIII. Author: MARTINEZ COMPAÑON BALTASAR. Location: PALACIO REAL-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Baptism of King Avenir; Follower of Hans Schilling (German, active 1459 - 1467), from the Workshop of Diebold Lauber (German, active 1427 - 1467); Hagenau, Alsace, France (formerly Germany); 1469; Ink, colored washes, and tempera colors on paper; Leaf: 28.6 x 20.3 cm (11 1,4 x 8 in.)
1788-33842
Diana on a carrage drawn by four deer, miniature from The Lives of Famous Women by Antoine Dufour (ca 1505), manuscript folio15 verso, France 16th Century.
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H. Christoffel, Richard Nicolaüs Roland Holst, 1926 drawing Design for a stained glass window for E. Heldring. cardboard. chalk brush St. Christopher, with the infant Christ on his shoulders, wading through the water and carrying his staff (palm-tree); sometimes a hermit stands on the further bank beside a chapel, a lantern in his hand. St. Christopher, with the infant Christ on his shoulders, wading through the water and carrying his staff (palm-tree); sometimes a hermit stands on the further bank beside a chapel, a lantern in his hand
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Bliżej Kultury Wallraf, Adolf (fl. 1814)
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A colored pen drawing from 1420-1430 showing two figures, created by an anonymous artist.
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Colored woodcut by Johann Zainer from 1473 depicting Argia Polinites, showing figures, gestures, clothing, and mythological narrative.
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ASARFATI, Josef or Joseph (ca. 1299). Jewish Cervera Bible. ca. 1299. Hebrew Bible illuminated by Joseph Assafarti at Cervera (1299). Fortress bastion, a lookout gives the alarm. Mozarabic art. Miniature Painting. PORTUGAL. Lisbon. National Library.
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Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Women taking roses to make rose water with its petals. Folio 93r.
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A colored pen drawing by an anonymous artist illustrating the setup of a federal charging, with figures and ceremonial arrangement, dated 1420-1430.
1788-32565
James of Aragon and Ruggero di Lauria: Sicilian defeat at the Battle of Cape Orlando, miniature from Sicilian Vespers, Italy 13th Century.
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Map, District of Colmar. (TF)
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A colored woodcut depicting a recent dish scene and additional narrative panels, combining illustration and textual elements.
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The Twenty-Fourth Generation, Georg Veit Derrer; Nuremberg, Germany; about 1626 - 1711; Tempera colors with gold and silver highlights on parchment; Leaf: 37.6 x 26 cm (14 13,16 x 10 1,4 in.)
4069-4200
Rice, from 1356 manuscript of Treatise on Medicine by Aldebrand of Florence
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Geiges Fritz (1853-1935), window for the cathedral, Merseburg: View glass window. Tusche, pencil watercolor on the box, 155.8 x 58.3 cm (including scan edge).
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Bathsheba Bathing. Date/Period: 1498 - 1499. Detached leaf. Tempera and gold on parchment. Height: 243 mm (9.56 in); Width: 170 mm (6.69 in). Author: Jean Bourdichon.
4409-24168
CODEX LATINUM- 1942 PG 38R-DETALLE DE SANTA HILDEGARDA - LIBRO DE LAS OBRAS DIVINAS - SIGLO XIII. Author: HILDEGARDA DE BINGEN (1098-1179). Location: BIBLIOTECA ESTATAL. LUCCA. ITALIA.
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The Hunterian Psalter (or York Psalter) is an illuminated manuscript of the 12th century. It was produced in England some time around 1170, and is considered a striking example of Romanesque book art. The work is part of the collection of the Glasgow University Library, which acquired the book in 1807. It derives its colloquial name, the 'Hunterian Psalter', from having been part of the collection of 18th century Scottish anatomist and book collector William Hunter, who willed his collection to the University. It has also at times been known as the 'York Psalter', owing to its supposed northern English origin in the city of York.
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Medallion from the Border of a Latin Bible: The Sixth Day of Creation, early 1300s. Primo Miniatore di San Domenico (Italian). Tempera on vellum; sheet: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.).
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This colored woodcut by Johann Zainer depicts Beronice, Queen of Cappadocia, showing her figure, attire, and regal elements in 1473.
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Man playing bagpipes from the Lutrell Psalter.English manuscript c. 1340. Museum: BRITISH LIBRARY, LONDRES, UK.
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Wszyscy Święci w MNK Printing House of Time Krakow
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Saint Anthony Abbot; Taddeo Crivelli (Italian, died about 1479, active about 1451 - 1479); Ferrara, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; about 1469; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 10.8 × 7.9 cm (4 1,4 × 3 1,8 in.)
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Gateway of the Sun, miniature from Register of Notaries from Perugia, manuscript, Italy 14th Century.
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Five Chinese figures play a board game. Painting by a Chinese artist, ca. 1850.
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EVA - CODICE ALBENDENSE - MOZARABE - FOL 17R - SIGLO X. Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Story of Noah: Noah sending the raven and the first dove (Detail of Interior Mosaics in the St. Mark's Basilica) by Byzantine Master / Saint Mark's Basilica, Venice/ 11th century/ Byzantium/ Mosaic/ Gothic/ Bible
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Llull, Ramon (1233/1235-1315/1316). Majorcan writer and philosopher. Arbor Scientiae. Published in Barcelona in 1505. Engraving. Colored.