Medieval Manuscript Illuminations

Colorful illuminated manuscripts featuring saints, biblical scenes, and decorative borders, showcasing intricate designs and tempera color techniques.

Decorated Text Page; Nicolas Spierinc (Flemish, active 1455 - 1499); Antwerp (illuminated), Belgium; 1469; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.4 × 9.2 cm (4 7,8 × 3 5,8 in.)

Leaf from a gradual. Attributed to Rinaldo da Siena (Italian, active 1270s)

King Tanor Rescued from the Sea; Paris, France; about 1320 - 1340; Tempera colors, gold paint, and silver and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 39.4 x 29.8 cm (15 1,2 x 11 3,4 in.)

Cutting of initial A from a 15th-century antiphonal : in Latin ,. Medieval and Early Renaissance Manuscripts (Collection of Distinction)

Galeazzo Maria Sforza, Michel Wolgemut (Workshop of), 1493 print A flower challenge with a standard bearer. The text identifies it as Galazzo Maria Sforza. The print is part of an album. paper letterpress printing standard-bearer, flag-bearer

Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis Unknown. Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis, ca. 1425-1460. Manuscript in opaque watercolor and ink with gold, book: 8 × 5 3/4 × 2 3/8 in. (20.3 × 14.6 cm). European Art ca. 1425-1460

MINIATURA DEL CANCIONERO D'AJUDA - DANZA DE LA SOLDADERA - PERGAMINO FECHADO ALREDEDOR DE 1280. Location: PALACIO DE AJUDA. LISBOA. PORTUGAL.

Canon Table Page; 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.)

Bagoas Pleads on Behalf of Nabarzanes; Master of the Jardin de vertueuse consolation and assistant, Flemish, active 3rd quarter of 15th century; Lille (written), France, Europe; about 1470 - 1475; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 43.2 x 33 cm (17 x 13 in.)

Leaning

Loading a galley in Neaples in 1351, during the Angevin and Aragonese War, minature from a manuscript, France 14th century.

Decorated Incipit Page; Malnazar (Armenian, active about 1630s), and Aghap'ir (Armenian, active about 1630s); Isfahan, Persia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 25.2 x 18.3 cm (9 15,16 x 7 3,16 in.)

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 101v, 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.).

Men Mowing; Bruges (possibly), Belgium; mid-1200s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 23.5 x 16.5 cm (9 1,4 x 6 1,2 in.)

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 214r, 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.).

Harvesting grapes, folio 32 of 12th century Latin manuscript Moralia in Job by Saint Gregory from abbey of Citeaux, France

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 263r, 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.).

The lion, the wolf, and the fox., 1480, Florence

Decorated Initial A with Flower from a Manuscript 1300-1500 Europe. Manuscript cutting in tempera, colored inks, and silver leaf, with Latin inscriptions in brownish black and red inks, ruled in red, on vellum .

Illustration to Comedia di Danthe Alighieri, Purgatory, Canto XXIII, plate 88 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century 1529 Italy. Woodcut on paper . Unknown artist

The eagle and the cricket and the ants., 1480, Florence

Bible of Borso D'Este, by attributed Russi Franco de', attributed Crivelli Taddeo, 1455 - 1461, 15th Century, illuminated manuscript. Italy, Emilia Romagna, Modena, Estense Library. Bible of Borso d'Este page dancers and musicians illumination: decoration frame stylized leaves figure animals.

Beato de Liébana / Comentario al Apocalipsis de San Juan (Commentarium in Apocalypsin). Museum: Archivo Capitular, Girona.

Orsines Presenting a Gift to Alexander and the Execution of Orsines; Master of the Jardin de vertueuse consolation and assistant, Flemish, active 3rd quarter of 15th century; Lille (written), France, Europe; about 1470 - 1475; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 43.2 x 33 cm (17 x 13 in.)

CODICE ALBENDENSE FOL 20-MOZARABE. Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

The Lamb The Blossom. Blake, William, 1757-1827. Illustrations. 1789 - 1790. Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature

Ireland (Hiberia). Master of the Geneva Boccaccio, illuminator (French, active about 1445 - 1470) about 1465-1470

Initial capital letter S depicting a king rising from the waves, miniature from a medieval antiphonary, manuscript, Italy.

Manuscript Leaf with a Funeral Procession in an Initial R, from a Gradual. Artist: Mariano del Buono (Italian, 1433-1504). Culture: Italian. Dimensions: Overall: 28 1/8 x 20 1/16 in. (71.5 x 51 cm)Ilumination: 8 3/16 x 8 11/16 in. (20.8 x 22.1 cm)Mat size: 34 1/4 x 27 3/16 in. (87 x 69 cm). Date: second half 15th century.This illumination offers a glimpse of life and death among wealthy citizens of Florence. The funeral procession is a lavish affair, with the deceased resting on a bier covered with expensive silk and the mourners attired in brightly colored costumes. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Extract from "The City of God of Saint Augustine", engraving. Museum of Fine Arts of the City of Paris, Petit Palais. 33894-18 Ecclesiastic, lettrine, book, text, engraving

The Creation of the world, miniature from the Treaty of Medicine by Aldebrande of Florence, 1356, Italian manuscript folio 1.

The Kelmscott Chaucer - The Works of Geoffrey Chaucer Now Newly Imprinted, 1896

Saint Veronica; Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493); Ghent (written), Belgium; about 1471; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.4 x 9.2 cm (4 7,8 x 3 5,8 in.)

Decorated Initial M in Pink with Conventional Leaves from a Choir Book 1301-1400 Europe. Manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf on vellum .

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 109r, 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.).

Reaping; Zodiacal Sign of Leo; Strasbourg, France; early 16th century; Tempera colors on parchment; Leaf: 13.5 x 10.5 cm (5 5,16 x 4 1,8 in.)

Christ Appearing to His Mother After His Resurrection from Leven Christi (Life of Christ), Plate 42 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century. Unknown Artist (Gouda or Antwerp, late 15th century); printed and published by Claes Leeu (Flemish, active c. 1484-1488); original text by Ludolphus de Saxonia (German, c. 1295-1378); portfolio text by Wilhelm Ludwig Schreiber (German, 1855-1932). Date: 1488. Dimensions: 95 × 130 mm (image); 288 × 203 mm (sheet). Woodcut in black with hand-colored additions, and letterpress in black with rubrication (recto and verso), on cream laid paper, tipped onto cream wove paper mat. Origin: Flanders. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

Saint Adrian Armed with a Sword and an Anvil. Master of Jacques of Luxembourg (French, active about 1460 - 1470)

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 25r, 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.).

The thieves and the rooster cont.; The crow and the raven.. 1480. Aesop. Manuscripts, Illuminations, Miniatures (illuminations). Spencer Collection

Marco Dell'Avogarao: Marginal decoration and Sarah before Pharaoh.

Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic, Queen of Spain: Fol. 158r, 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 Policarpus from Lives of the Heiligenleben, Sommerteil (Saints, Summertime), Plate 2 from Woodcuts from Books of the 15th Century Original 1475 Germany. Woodcut in black with hand-colored additions, and letterpress in black (recto and verso), on cream laid paper . Unknown artist (Illustrator)

Chess Problem; Northern France, France; late 14th century; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 24.8 x 16.8 cm (9 3,4 x 6 5,8 in.)

The fox and the monkey king end; The tuna and the dolphin.. 1480. Aesop. Manuscripts, Illuminations, Miniatures (illuminations). Spencer Collection

Decorated Incipit Page; Malnazar (Armenian, active about 1630s), and Aghap'ir (Armenian, active about 1630s); Isfahan, Persia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 25.2 x 18.3 cm (9 15,16 x 7 3,16 in.)

The Prayer Book of Bonne of Luxembourg, Duchess of Normandy before 1349 Attributed to Jean Le Noir French The coat of arms that often appears in this book indicates that it was made for Bonne of Luxembourg, a Bohemian princess who married John, duke of Normandy in 1332. She died of plague in 1349; her husband later became John the Good, king of France. The use of grisaille (shades of grey) for the figures, the richly colored, decorative backgrounds, and the marginal images reflect the influence of Jean Pucelle, the artist of the Hours of Jeanne dEvreux in The Cloisters collection. This manuscript is likely by Jean Le Noir—an illuminator in the service of John the Good—who collaborated with his daughter, the enlumineresse (female illuminator) Bourgot.This manuscript apparently passed into the collection of Bonnes oldest son, Charles V of France, who established a royal library. Her third son, Jean, duc de Berry, was the patron of The Cloisters Belles Heures.. The Prayer Book of Bonne

Jephthe and his Daughter; 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.)

The Creation of the Heavens; 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.)

Decorative Border; Francesco di Antonio del Chierico (Italian, 1433 - 1484); Florence, Italy; third quarter of 15th century; Tempera and gold on parchment; Ms. 74.2.a, recto

All dressed up Description: Pen portrait from 'Bishop Stapelton's Calendar' from the reign of Edward II Date: c.1324 portrait, illumination, medieval, illuminated, 1324, exchequer, stapelton, stapeltons, bishopstapeltonscalendar

Illustration from the Decretum Gratiani by Gratian, Ms.239. 12th. Museum: Biblioteca Capitular de Tortosa.

Properties of the sugar cane, miniature from Tractatus de herbis, Latin manuscript by Dioscorides, Est 28 e M 59 folio 92 verso, France 15th Century.

Abruzzo L'Aquila Celano Museum77. 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.

Decorated Incipit Page. Date/Period: 1386. Folio. Black ink and watercolors on paper bound between wood boards covered with dark brown kidskin. Height: 240 mm (9.44 in); Width: 165 mm (6.49 in). Author: UNKNOWN.

The Sixth Generation, Hans Derrer. Unknown

Replacement leaf; France; late 19th century ; Tempera colors, gold, and iron gall ink on parchment; Leaf: 17 x 11.9 cm (6 11,16 x 4 11,16 in.)

CODICE ALBENDENSE - MOZARABE - FOL 120 V - SIGLO X. Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

Thresher with flail, illuminated letter S, folio 148R of 12th century Latin manuscript Moralia in Job by Saint Gregory from abbey of Citeaux, France

The planet Jupiter and his influence on the world, 1585 print The God Jupiter with lightning bolts in his hand. He drives his victory car that is drawn by two eagles. In the top left corner the constellation Sagittarius, fishing on the right. At the bottom of a river landscape with the ports of Mesopotamia, the Ottoman Empire, Italy, Spain and Hungary. In the foreground scholars who have science companies. In the middle of a king who listens to his advisers. Under the performance a praise in Latin about the influence of planet Jupiter in the areas of the Middle East and the Mediterranean Sea. This print is part of an album. parchment (animal material). paper engraving Jupiter and his children ('Planetenkinder') ~ Pisces and Sagittarius. chemistry. chariot, triumphal car. river. ruler with counsellor(s). group of scholars or philosophers. learned society, academy of sciences. (story of) Jupiter (Zeus) Turkey. Italy. Spain. Mesopotamia

Scene with noble and woman, miniature by Chansonnier de Paris, manuscript, France 1280-1315.

The Separation of Water and Land; 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.)

Initial capital letter with the Trinity, miniature by Girolamo of Cremona from a gradual, manuscript, Italy 15th Century.

Garden pea varieties, Pisum sativum (P. majus and P. minus). Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557. This from a 17th century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, with captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and in English manuscript.

St. Luke. Illustration to (Jacobus da Voragine) GoldenLegend. Artist: Unknown

Display of De Lelie (Diest), 1561, 1561 - 1562 Scene from the play of the Lelie, Rederijkerskamer van Diest. Saturn, Ceres, Stedensmaag van Diest and Janus at the globe. For the land jewel of Antwerp in 1561. Antwerp paper Antwerp Scene from the play of the Lelie, Rederijkerskamer van Diest. Saturn, Ceres, Stedensmaag van Diest and Janus at the globe. For the land jewel of Antwerp in 1561. Antwerp paper Antwerp

Libro privilegios de Girona, detalle, 1510-1513. Biblioteca de l'Il·lustre Col·legi de l'Advocacia de Barcelona.

MS B.R.20 - CANTIGA DE SANTA MARIA Nº313 - F18R - VIRGEN DE VILLASIRGA PROTEGE A NAVEGANTES EN PELIGRO - SIGLO XIII. Author: Alfonso X of Castile. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL COLECCIÓN. Florenz. ITALIA.

The end of the world and the Last Judgement. The sea will burn. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

The Cologne Chronicle by Johann Koelhoff the Younger (1440- 1502). 1499. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany.

Abruzzo L'Aquila Celano Museum80. 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.

The Departure of Moses; 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.)

fol. 268v, Bavaria, Germany, 1402

MISAL ROMANO-MAN 52-S XIII-SIGNO ZODIACO-CANCER-. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Apocalypse. With commentary of Berengaudus of Ferrière (840-892) and Haimo Autissiodorensis (Haimo of Auxerre) (dead ca. 865). London, Winchester or Salisbury (England), c. 1265-1275. Illuminators: collaborating artists from an English workshop. Manuscript on parchment. Fol. 68v. Miniature showing the three damnations of the Devil: the fall of the rebel angels, the harrowing of Hell and Satan is cast into the eternal torment of Hell. Calouste Gulbenkian Museum. Lisbon, Portugal.

Martyrs and Saints Worshipping the Lamb of God; Master of James IV of Scotland (Flemish, before 1465 - about 1541); Bruges, Belgium; about 1510 - 1520; Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 23.2 x 16.7 cm (9 1,8 x 6 9,16 in.)

Scene with nobles and woman, miniature by Chansonnier de Paris, manuscript, France 1280-1315.

Canon Table Page; 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.)

Villous deadly carrot, Thapsia villosa, and giant fennel, Ferula communis. A herb with leaves like fennel called Thapsia. Handcoloured woodblock engraving of a botanical illustration from Adam Lonicer's Krauterbuch, or Herbal, Frankfurt, 1557. This from a 17th century pirate edition or atlas of illustrations only, with captions in Latin, Greek, French, Italian, German, and in English manuscript.

The herb feminine mandrake, which helps against female infertility

Book of Durrow. ca. 675. The Lion, symbol of Saint Mark. Anglo-Irish art. Miniature Painting. IRELAND. LEINSTER. Dublin. Trinity College Library.

Chess Problem. Unknown

Hortus Sanitatis (Gart der Gesundheit). Book of natural history written by the German doctor Johann Wonnecke von Kaub (Johannes de Cuba) (1430-1503). Page from the Tractatus De Herbis depicting Garlic. Folio 5. Edited by Johann Schoensperger in Augsburg (Germany), 1487.

Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis Flemish. Horae Beatae Mariae Virginis, ca. 1510-1530. Manuscript with opaque watercolor and ink with gold, 6 3/8 × 4 7/8 × 1 5/8 in. (16.2 × 12.4 × 4.1 cm). European Art ca. 1510-1530

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