Medieval Manuscript Illuminations

Illuminated manuscripts depicting biblical scenes and saints. Detailed illustrations and vibrant colors capture the artistry and religious significance of the time.

Mary, John, Jacobus / Illumination

Saint Luke by unknown painter, watercolour on parchment, circa 1410, Moscow School, Russia, St Petersburg, State Russian Museum, 27x20,5

Holy Dominician and the burning of heretical books. ON VERSO: DAS CCCCLX BLAT.

John Damascene with a Rosary before an Altar.

CANTIGA DE SANTA MARIA Nº247 - F81R - LA VIRGEN DE SALAS CURA A UNA NIÑA CIEGA - M.S.BR20 - SIGLO XIII -MINIATURA GOTICA -. Author: Alfonso X of Castile. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL COLECCIÓN. Florenz. ITALIA.

Angel with sacred heart. Angel with cloth with the Sacred Heart with the Monogram "I H S". Above the angel is a caption.

Holy Dominicus and the burning of heretical books, c. 1470 - c. 1550 print Op verso: Das 460 Blat. paper letterpress printing burning of books. Dominic(us) Guzman of Calerueja, founder of the Order of Preachers (or Dominican (Black) Friars; possible attributes: book, dog with flaming torch, lily, loaf of bread, rosary, star - martyrdom, suffering, misfortune, death of male saint

Two Monks practising alchemy

Day and night Antiphonary of the Common of Saints, by Anonymous Sienese painter, 15th Century, illuminated manuscript. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Osservanza Basilica. Detail. Two martyr saints. Page score notes music chant panel incipit: beginning initial letter halo: aureole martyrs tunics: robes dress: robe: garment plant shoots dragon blue red yellow green.

Angel in a Historiated Initial A from an Antiphonary 1300-1310 Italy. Manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf, with gothica textualis inscriptions in Latin in black ink, ruled in red and blue, and with other decorations, on parchment . Neri da Rimini

Christ before Pilate / Manuscript / C15

Fall of Lucifer (Satan) and Eva's creation. Left the fall of Lucifer (Satan) and on the right the creation of EVA from a RIB of Adam. Two lines of latin text in a framework. Below two columns with Dutch text.

Leaf Excised from an Antiphonary: Initial Q with Saints Peter and Paul, c. 1325. South Flanders. Ink, tempera and gold on vellum; each leaf: 32.3 x 21.9 cm (12 11/16 x 8 5/8 in.).

Day and night Antiphonary of the Common of Saints, by Anonymous Sienese painter, 15th Century, illuminated manuscript. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Osservanza Basilica. Detail. Saint Franciscan pope. Page score notes music chant panel incipit: beginning initial letter Franciscan saint Pontiff Pope tiara triple crown halo: aureole dress: robe: garment habit: tunic hood mantle: cloak plant s.

Moses Receiving Commandments, from German Bible, woodcut print, USA, New York, New York City, American Bible Society, 1483 A.D.

BIBLIA DE SAN LUIS S XIII-HISTORIA DE MOISES. Location: CATEDRAL-BIBLIOTECA. Toledo. SPAIN.

The Hermit Returning to his Cell.

Fragment of a choir book: History Initial C with a jester in zotskap. .

Decorated Initial A; Decorated Initial D. Unknown

Diurnal and Nocturne Antiphonary from the First Saturday after Epiphany to Holy Saturday, by Anonymous Sienese painter, 15th Century, illuminated manuscript. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Osservanza Basilica. Detail. Illuminated page - Ecce. Score notes music chant panel letter initial letter incipit: beginning plant shoots blue red yellow green.

Pea Johannes XXII.

Initial H: Saint Martin Dividing His Cloak; Northeastern France, France; about 1260 - 1270; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 48.1 x 34.9 cm (18 15,16 x 13 3,4 in.)

Leaf from a Gradual. Unknown

An Elderly Man Speaking to a Younger Man; A Cat with a Bishop's Crosier and Miter Sitting on a Circular Building. Unknown

Day hours and night hours antiphonary from the first Saturday of Advent to the IV Sunday after Epiphany, by Anonymous Sienese painter, 15th Century, illuminated manuscript. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Osservanza Basilica. Whole artwork. Illuminated page with the Nativity page score notes music chant plant volutes square hut: stable Infant Jesus St Joseph Virgin Mary Holy Family ox donkey angels rank dove Holy Spirit: Holy Ghost blue red yellow gre.

When not entertaining queens or building temples, Solomon found time to write his 'Proverbs' - as shown in their first letter in a 12th century German Bible

Peacock, Birds, Flowers, Fruit and a Snail in a Decorated Border, with an Illuminated Initial U from a Choir Book 1300-1500 Europe. Manuscript cutting in tempera, with some incising, and gold leaf, and with Latin inscriptions in brownish-black ink, ruled in light brown ink, on vellum .

Armenian Christian illustrated manuscript showing a canonical concordance; 14th century

Day and night Antiphonary from the 6th Sunday after Pentecost to the Advent, by Anonymous Sienese painter, 15th Century, illuminated manuscript. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Osservanza Basilica. Whole artwork. Illuminated page with St Lawrence. Page score notes music chant plant shoots panel St Lawrence man deacon martyr palm graticule halo: aureole tonsure prayer blue red yellow green.

Saint Hedwig Kissing the Choirstalls at the Convent Trebnitz; Saint Hedwig Kissing the Steps and the Handtowels at the Convent Trebnitz. Unknown maker

The God of Love Kissing the Lover. Unknown

Jephtha's Daughter; Jephtha Telling His Daughter about His Oath.

The Lord Enthroned. Unknown

John the Evangelist on Patmos.. 1544. text. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division. John, the Apostle, Saint

Fourth vision: the woman of the Apocalypse receives her crown from an angel and then flies to the mountains; the dragon spews water from his mouth in attempt to drown her. (Apoc. 12:1-6, 13-16). 1425 - 1450. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Dragons

Saint Kneeling Before God Enthroned in a Historiated Initial V from an Antiphonary 1310-1315 Italy. Manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf, with gothica textualis inscriptions in Latin in black ink, ruled in red ink, and with other decorations, on parchment . Neri da Rimini

The Israelites' Fear of the Giants; The Israelites Stoning the Spies.

Psalter with weekday holiday day Hymns according to the Roman Curia tradition, by Anonymous Sienese painter, 15th Century, illuminated manuscript. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Osservanza basilica. Detail. Prophet- illuminated page verses psalms prayer incipit: beginning initial letter square beard man prophet halo: aureole scroll plant volutes rinceaux blue yellow green red black white.

Nativity, in an initial P. Date/Period: Ca. 1392-1399. Width: 400 mm. Height: 590 mm. Author: DON SILVESTRO DEI GHERARDUCCI.

Coats of arms of Eastern archbishops and bishops, ff. 380-381. 1460. Richental, Ulrich von, ca. 1365-1437. Manuscripts, Illuminations, Miniatures (illuminations). Spencer Collection. Bishops , Heraldry

Illuminated initial with the Martyrdom of St. Agatha. Dated

Text with rubric and placemarkers; half-page miniature of David rebuked by Nathan.. 1445. Schlapperitzin, Konrad ca. um 1445. text. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division

A Woman and a Nude Man and a Cleric Speaking to the Man. Unknown

EJECUTORIA DE CARLOS V A FAVOR DEL ALMERIA - 1536. Location: CATEDRAL DE NUESTRA SEÑORA DE LA ENCARNACION. Almería. SPAIN.

Gospel of Matthew by Eadfrith, Bishop of Lindisfarne, watercolor on parchment, 715-721, -721, Great Britain, London, British Museum, 34x24, 5

Initial R: The Resurrection. Antonio da Monza (Italian, active about 1480 - 1505)

Jaharis Byzantine Lectionary. Culture: Byzantine. Dimensions: Overall: 14 1/2 x 11 5/8 x 4 7/8 in. (36.8 x 29.6 x 12.4 cm)folio: 13 3/4 x 10 5/16 in. (35 x 26.2 cm). Date: ca. 1100.Illuminated manuscripts written in Greek were considered one of the greatest art forms by the highly literate and sophisticated clerical and secular elite of Byzantium. Over the centuries many works were commissioned for use in important churches. The calendar in this lectionary and the quality of the entire work suggest that the manuscript was made for the great church of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.The Gospels were central to the liturgy of the Orthodox church. At the Little Entrance, which introduced the Liturgy of the Word, the deacon presented the Gospel to the faithful. In the middle Byzantine era, the lectionary replaced the Gospel book as the most widely used text by the church. In it Gospel texts were rearranged by the sequence in which they were read during the liturgical year, which begins a

Proprio dei Santi gradual from St Andrew Apostle Eve to the Feast of pope Clement and Comune dei Santi gradual from an Apostle Eve to the dedication of the church, by Anonymous Sienese painter, 15th Century, illuminated manuscript. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Osservanza basilica. Whole artwork. Terribilis illuminated page score notes text verses prayer chant incipit: beginning initial letter decoration plant volutes rinceaux blue red yellow green.

Sixth vision: as an angel pours the seventh vial into the air, a voice from the temple announces the end of time; cities split into parts and huge hailstones rain down on men. (Apoc. 16:17-21). 1425 - 1450. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Ruins, Hail

The Fifth Sign before the Day of Judgement; Norfolk perhaps (written), East Anglia, England; illumination about 1190; written about 1490; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 11.9 x 17 cm (4 11,16 x 6 11,16 in.)

The Battle with the Five Kings of Canaan.

Luke the Evangelist (From the Morozov Gospel from the Kremlin Cathedral of the Dormition), Rublev, Andrei, (School)

Three performances from the Revelation of Johannes (Apocalyps), 1600 - 1699 print The vision of the seven golden lamp stands, the fifth angel blows on the Bazuin and the sixth angel blows on the trumpet. Netherlands paper letterpress printing the Revelation of John, the Apocalypse. Christ between seven golden candlesticks appears to John, who falls to the ground; a sword comes out of Christ's mouth and he holds seven stars in his hands. the fifth of the seven angels sounds the trumpet: the falling star opens up the bottomless pit: smoke comes out. the plague of the monstrous locusts with crowns, led by Apollyon. the sixth of the seven angels sounds the trumpet: the four angels of destruction are released. the army of horsemen ~ the seven angels with trumpets

Initial capital letter Q depicting a man opening a monster's mouth, miniature from the Morals on the Book of Job (Moralia in Job) by Saint Gregory the Great, manuscript 173 folio 29 r, Citeaux, France 12th Century.

Evangelist Matthew writes his gospel; That evangelium of Sinte Mattheus den Apostle. That first capittel; Stupid passion. The Evangelist Matthew is sitting at his desk and writes the gospel. An angel shows him what to write. On Verso the first part of the text of the Gospel of Matthew in letterpress. Print is part of a book.

Evangeliario siglo XI. Museo Episcopal de Vic.

Page of an antiphonary, miniature by Umbrian school, 16th Century.

The Gradual. Initial R: The Resurrection by Antonio da Monza (active 1480-1505) J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles c. 1500 Italy, School of Lombardy Tempera and gold on parchment Book Art Music, Dance,Bible

Diurnal and Nocturne Antiphonary from the First Saturday after Epiphany to Holy Saturday, by Anonymous Sienese painter, 15th Century, illuminated manuscript. Italy, Tuscany, Siena, Osservanza Basilica. Detail. Illuminated page - Tolle. Score notes music chant panel letter initial letter incipit: beginning plant shoots blue red yellow green.

The Visitation. Unknown

The Eleventh Sign before the Day of Judgment. Unknown

Illuminated initial capital letter depicting the Pentecost, by Girolamo of Cremona, from a medieval manuscript, Italy 15th Century.

A Woman in Prayer and a Snake on a Nearby Hillock; A Man Trying to Kill a Snake with an Axe. Unknown

The Betrayal of Christ. Unknown

Christ shown to the people (ECCE Gay); The little passion; Stupid passion. Christ is shown to the people by Pilatus. A soldier looks up. Print is part of a book.

Joseph and Aseneth. Unknown

Temptation of Saint Anthony, by Max Ernst, Germany, Duisburg, Wolm-Lehmbruck, 1891-1976

Joseph Cast into the Well. Unknown

Manichaeism was one of the major Iranian Gnostic religions, originating in Sassanid Persia. Although most of the original writings of the founding prophet Mani (c. 216-276 CE) have been lost, numerous translations and fragmentary texts have survived. Manichaeism taught an elaborate cosmology describing the struggle between a good, spiritual world of light, and an evil, material world of darkness. Through an ongoing process which takes place in human history, light is gradually removed from the world of matter and returned to the world of light from which it came. Its beliefs can be seen as a synthesis of Christianity, Zoroastrianism and Buddhism. Manichaeism thrived between the third and seventh centuries, and at its height was one of the most widespread religions in the world. Manichaean churches and scriptures existed as far east as China and as far west as the Roman Empire. Manichaeism survived longer in the east, and appears to have finally faded away after the 14th century in sout

The Assumption of the Virgin. Unknown

The Sermon on the Mount. Unknown

Achaz Burning the Image of Moloch. Unknown

The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple; 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.)

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