Medieval Manuscript Illustrations

Illuminated pages from medieval manuscripts, showcasing intricate designs and scenes from religious narratives, rich in colors and fine detail.

fol. 81v, 1390

Bifolio from a Book of Hours: Coronation of the Virgin, c. 1415. Workshop of Boucicaut Master (French, Paris, active about 1410-25). Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; folio: 17 x 12.5 cm (6 11/16 x 4 15/16 in.).

Office of the Dead; Follower of the Egerton Master (French , Netherlandish, active about 1405 - 1420); Paris, France; about 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.1 x 14 cm (7 1,2 x 5 1,2 in.)

The Massacre of the Innocents; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 25.6 x 17.3 cm (10 1/16 x 6 13/16 in.)

Der Schenk Von Limburg, ministerial Swabian (mid 13th century) says goodbye to his lady before leaving. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. Fol. 82v. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany.

fol. 81v, 1390

Flight into Egypt Book of Hours (French) 1450-1500 Workshop of Jean Fouquet The Huntington-San Marino, California

Office of the Dead. Follower of the Egerton Master (French / Netherlandish, active about 1405 - 1420)

Everyday life, illuminated page, 14th Century.

The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew. Date/Period: 1469. Folio. Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, silver paint, and ink on parchment. Height: 124 mm (4.88 in); Width: 92 mm (3.62 in). Author: Lieven van Lathem.

Madame de Balsac on Her Deathbed. Master of the Chronique scandaleuse, illuminator (French, active about 1493 - 1510) about 1493

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

DAGOBERT I (605-639). Merovingian king of all the Franks (629-634), and king of Neustria and Burgundy (629-639). Dagobert I watches the construction works of Saint-Denis church. Illustration from 'Grandes Chroniques de France' (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. PICARDY. OISE. Chantilly. Mus_e Cond_ (Cond_ Museum).

Fol. 112v, 1390

The Crucifixion; Master of Jacques of Luxembourg (French, active about 1460 - 1470); Northern France, France; about 1466 - 1470; Tempera colors, gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 16.4 x 11.4 cm (6 7,16 x 4 1,2 in.)

Young Men and Women Outdoors. Date/Period: Ca. 1460 - 1470. Folio. Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment. Height: 176 mm (6.92 in); Width: 114 mm (4.48 in). Author: UNKNOWN.

The Visitation; Boucicaut Master and Workshop (French, active about 1390 - 1430); Paris, France; about 1415-1420; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 20.5 × 14.8 cm (8 1,16 × 5 13,16 in.)

LAPIDARIO PAG 179-ARISTOTELES ENSEÑANDO. Author: ALFONSO X EL SABIO (1221-1284). Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

Count Friedrich II von Leiningen (From the Codex Manesse) by Anonymous / Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg/ Between 1305 and 1340/ Schwitzerland/ Gouache on parchment/ Medieval art/ 35x25/ Music, Dance,History

JACOBO ANGELO PRESENTS "COSMOGRAPHY OF PTOLEMY" TO ALEJANDRO V. Author: CLAUDIO TOLOMEO (100-170) CLAUDIO PTOLOMEO. Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN. ANGELO JACOBO. ALEJANDRO V PAPA (1339-1410).

The Trinity. Lieven van Lathem (Flemish, about 1430 - 1493)

Colored pen drawing by an anonymous artist depicting a ritual or scene titled 'Sacrifice of water', created between 1420-1430, showing figures, offering, and ceremonial context.

Allegory of music, illuminated page from The Music Institute by Severino Boezio, Italy, manuscript V A folio 27, Italy 14th Century.

Jacob's Deceit.

Miniatura del Libro Verde de Barcelona (Llibre Verd de Barcelona), el más importante libro de privilegios del Consejo de Ciento de Barcelona, siglo XIV. Museum: Arxiu Històric de Barcelona.

Folio 19r, 1390

Christ before Caiaphas; Master of the Dresden Prayer Book (Flemish, active about 1480 - 1515); 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.)

David's palace / Illumination 1410

Dinah and Schechem / Illumination / 1415

fol. 75v, 1390

Wheel of Fortune or Rota Fortuane. Concept in medieval and anceint philosophy referring to the capricious nature of Fate. Miniature, 15th century. France.

The Tree of Jesse; 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.)

Ecce Homo; 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.)

Job's oxen / Illumination / c.1500

Civil law, 14th c. The king trying slander. In her knees, a woman begging for mercy. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Royal Library of the Monastery of El Escorial.

Wedding of Louis VII to Eleanor of Aquitaine & Departure of the First Crusade in 1147 Illuminated manuscript Artist Unknown

The Capture of Acre by the Crusaders. From his "Speculum Majus". 15th century manuscript. Vincent de Beauvais (c1190-1264) French Dominican encyclopaedist. Chantilly Library.

FEDERICO BARBARROJA Y ARCHIDUQUE DE COLONIA S XIV. Location: NATIONAL LIBRARY. France.

A Monk and Guy's Widow Conversing with the Soul of Guy de Thurno. Date/Period: 1475. Folio. Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment bound by Trautz-Bauzonnet between pasteboard covered with modern. Height: 364 mm (14.33 in); Width: 257 mm (10.11 in). Author: Simon Marmion.

Jacob's Deceit; Regensburg, Bavaria, Germany; about 1400 - 1410; Tempera colors, gold, silver paint, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 33.5 x 23.5 cm (13 3,16 x 9 1,4 in.)

Saint Bellinus Celebrating Mass; 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.)

A couple claims justice before the king (14th c.). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Royal Library of the Monastery of El Escorial.

Illumination depicting Saint Charlemagne from the Belles Heures of Jean de France, Duc de Berry (The Beautiful Hours) an early 15th-century illuminated manuscript book of hours. Dated 15th Century

Illustration of the 1st Book of 'The Aeneid': the vessels of Aeneas and his fellows are diverted by the storm through Carthage, where they are welcomed by Queen Dido. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. Valencia. Valencia University Library.

Josaphat Meeting a Blind Man and a Beggar; Follower of Hans Schilling, German, active 1459 - 1467, from the Workshop of Diebold Lauber, German, active 1427 - 1467; Hagenau, France (formerly Germany), Alsace, Europe; 1469; Ink, colored washes, and tempera colors on paper; Leaf: 28.6 x 20.3 cm (11 1/4 x 8 in.)

EL SEÑOR CON LA CRUZ - LIBRO DE HORAS DE ISABEL LA CATOLICA - SIGLO XV - VITELA - 21,7x14 cm. Location: PALACIO REAL-BIBLIOTECA. MADRID. SPANIEN.

Opening of main text with miniature of John the Evangelist and border decoration with grotesque and animal, initial, rubric, linefiller.. 1450 - 1499. text. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Eagles, John, the Apostle, Saint, Beast of the Apocalypse

Spervogel, poet of the 12th century, offers his lyrics to the Court. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany.

MS 42-FOL 101-LETRA CAPITULAR I- SEGUNDA MITAD S XII. Author: BESANÇON ZACARIAS. Location: BIBLIOTECA. DOUAIN. France. SAN ZACARIAS BESANSON.

APOCALIPSIS FIGURADO DE LOS DUQUES DE SABOYA (1435-1490) - DESTRUCCION DE UNA CIUDAD POR MONSTRUOS - SIGLO XV. Author: JEAN BAPTEUR-PERONET LAMY-JEAN COLOMBE. Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

Rubric; full-page miniature including Samuel.. 1445. Schlapperitzin, Konrad ca. um 1445. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division

VINCENT of BEAUVAIS (1190-1264). Speculum historiale. ca. 1460. The empire of Charlemagne. Translation by Jean de Vignay, according to an original of the 13th c. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. PICARDY. OISE. Chantilly. Mus_e Cond_ (Cond_ Museum).

Corte de Pere el Catòlic. Miniatura del Libro Verde de Barcelona (Llibre Verd de Barcelona), el más importante libro de privilegios del Consejo de Ciento de Barcelona, siglo XIV. 'MINIATURA DEL -LLIBRE VERD- CORTES DE PERE I EL CATOLICO.PINTURA SOBRE PERGAMINO.ARCHIVO HISTORICO DE LA CIUDAD DE BARCELONA. Museum: Arxiu Històric de Barcelona.

fol. 34r. 1390. Manuscripts, Illuminations. Spencer Collection

Horsemen Searching for Josaphat; 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.)

Treason of Judas. Dated: c. 1490. Medium: hand-colored woodcut. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: German 15th Century.

Libro de Los Caballeros de Santiago R70. Museum: ARCHIVO DE LA CATEDRAL BURGOS ESPAÑA.

German 15th Century, The Crowning with Thorns, 1440 The Crowning with Thorns

LIBRO DE HORAS-TRES REYES MAGOS Y HERODES. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. HERODES I EL GRANDE.

LIBRO DE LOS CABALLEROS DE LA ORDEN DE SANTIAGO - 1361 - FOLIO 77 BIS - SANTO DOMINGO - ALMOTAR. Location: ARCHIVO MUNICIPAL. BURGOS. SPAIN. SANTO DOMINGO ALONSO. ALMOTAR ALONSO. PISQUERA ANDRES. GARCIA DE SALAZAR LOPE.

fol. 79v, 1390

Dido. Founder and the first queen of Carthage, honored by the Romans, her name was Elisa of Tiro. Daughter of the king Matan I, called Belo, and sister of Pygmalion. She fell in love with Aeneas. Miniture, 15th century, Dido, queen of Carthage. Book of the City of Ladies. Conde Museum, Chateau of Chantilly, France.

CABALLERO CIFAR-S XIV-CIFAR REY DE MENTON NOMBRA CABALLERO A SUS HIJOS- FOL 72v. Location: NATIONAL LIBRARY. France.

CRONICAS DE LAS CRUZADAS - BALDUINO REY DE JERUSALEN - MANUSCRITO FRANCES - SIGLO XV - Conj nº 77240. Author: DREUX JEAN. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. WIEN. AUSTRIA.

JAMES II of Mallorca (1243-1311). King of Majorca (1276-1311). LLibre de franqueses i privilegis del Regne de Mallorca. 1334-1339. Folio 263. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. BALEARES. MALLORCA. Palma de Mallorca. Archive of the Kingdom of Majorca.

Saint Peter Martyr; 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 x 7.9 cm (4 1,4 x 3 1,8 in.)

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

Leaf from a Book of Hours: The Betrayal of Christ, c. 1470-1485. Circle of Maître François (French). Ink, tempera and gold on vellum; leaf: 12.4 x 9.3 cm (4 7/8 x 3 11/16 in.).

Miniature from a Speculum Historiale: Claudius Designates Nero as His Successor, 1447-60. Master of Jouvenel des Ursins (French, active 1447-60). Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; sheet: 12.9 x 9.7 cm (5 1/16 x 3 13/16 in.); framed: 44.5 x 34.3 cm (17 1/2 x 13 1/2 in.); matted: 40.6 x 30.5 cm (16 x 12 in.). This miniature came from a sumptuous copy of the Speculum Historiale (Mirror of History) written by 13th-century Dominican friar Vincent de Beauvais. It covers a history of the world from creation through to De Beauvaiss own time. Here a seated Claudius, emperor of Rome (AD 41-54), is appointing a kneeling Nero, his grand-nephew and adopted stepson, to be his successor. Although an event from antiquity, contemporary dress and setting was used and would have been familiar to the reader. The original work remained much in demand and numerous copies were produced after De Beauvaiss lifetime. This miniature belonged to a deluxe copy made for René dAnjou (1409-1480), king of Jerusale

Page 35, 1450 - 1460, Southern Germany, probably Constance

The chronicle of the bishops pad Verdensi

Courage and cowardice, miniature from Ethics, Politics, the Economy, by Aristotle, folio 29 verso, France 1452-1457.

Victory of Richard the Lionheart over Philip Augustus in 1198. Miniature from the 'Historia' by William of Tyre by Anonymous / Bibliotheque de Geneve/ 1460s/ France/ Watercolour on parchment/ Medieval art/ History

FERNANDEZ DE HEREDIA, Juan (1310-1396). Grand Master of the Order of Knights of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem, historian and bibliophile. 'La CrÑnica de los Conqueridores' (The Chronicle of Conquerors). Capital letter with figure of monarch. Edition made in Avignon (1385). Gothic art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. National Library.

Boccacio mediates in a discussion; The fortunes of noble men and women. The fortunes of noble men and women: Boccacio mediates in a discussion. Based on Bocciacios 'des Cas des Nobles Hommes et Femmes' (the fortunes of noble men and women).

Four Saints in a Historiated Initial "P" from a Choirbook or Antiphonal. Northern Italian (likely Lombardy); Bartolomeo Rigossi da Gallarte (Italian, active 1460/80). Date: 1435-1465. Dimensions: 153 x 151 mm (buckled). Manuscript cutting in tempera and gold leaf, with gold paint, with rounded gothica textualis inscriptions in black ink, ruled in red, on parchment. Origin: Italy. Museum: The Chicago Art Institute, Chicago, USA.

LANCELOT Y LA REINA GINEBRA SON SORPRENDIDOS EN SU ENCUENTRO - MINIATURA SIGLO XV. Author: ANTOINE VERARD (IMPRESOR). Location: NATIONAL LIBRARY. France.

Saint John the Evangelist. Willem Vrelant (Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481)

Philosophy Presenting the Seven Liberal Arts to Boethius; Coëtivy Master (Henri de Vulcop), French, active about 1450 - 1485; Paris, France, Europe; about 1460 - 1470; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and gold paint on parchment; Leaf: 6 x 17 cm (2 3/8 x 6 11/16 in.)

Saint John on Patmos; Dunois Master (French, active Paris, France until 1463); Paris, France; 1455; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 11.4 × 8.3 cm (4 1,2 × 3 1,4 in.)

Finding in the Temple. Miniature. 15th century. Chateau of Chantilly. France.

TOMA DE CONSTANTINOPLA-LAS CRUZADAS- MINIATURA MEDIEVAL. Location: NATIONAL LIBRARY. France.

13th century, French, manuscript illustration, showing a moneylender, receiving payment from a debtor.

Spanish school. Woman on a seven headed dragon. Apocalypse manuscript. 1557. Madrid, Manoastery of San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Author: JEAN BAPTEUR-PERONET LAMY-JEAN COLOMBE. Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.

fol. 122v. 1402. Rudolf, von Ems, -approximately 1254. text. Spencer Collection

Marco Polo (1254-1324) Venetian traveller and merchant. Scene from his 'Book of Marvels ...' early 15th century manuscript illustrated by Masters Boucicaut and Bedford, showing merchants entering walled town, mason and carpenter at work, shopkeeper serving customer and men driving swine. Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris.

LIBRO DE HORAS- LA NATIVIDAD-DETCAMPESINO-ESCUELA ITALO-FLAMENCA S XV -DET DEL Nº18091. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

MS.B.R.20-CANTIGA DE SANTA MARIA-Nº299-F100-C-FRAILES DE LA ORDEN DE LA ESTRELLA/CALATRAVA-S XIII. Author: Alfonso X of Castile. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL COLECCIÓN. Florenz. ITALIA.

Alba bible. Maestro de Calatrava: don Luis Guzman. Madrid, collection of the Alba Dukes. Location: PRIVATE COLLECTION. MADRID. SPAIN. MAESTRE DE CALATRAVA. LUIS GONZALEZ DE GUZMAN.

Threshing and Pig Feeding; Zodiacal Sign of Sagittarius. Date/Period: Ca. 1510 - 1520. Folio. Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment. Height: 232 mm (9.13 in); Width: 167 mm (6.57 in). Author: Workshop of the Master of James IV of Scotland.

The Annunciation; Master of the Dresden Prayer Book or workshop, Flemish, active about 1480 - 1515; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; about 1480 - 1485 ; Tempera colors and gold on parchment; Leaf: 20.5 x 14.8 cm (8 1/16 x 5 13/16 in.)

RABANUS, Maurus (c. 780 - 856). De universo or De rerum naturis. 842 - 847. The city. Edition of the 11th century from the original Carolingian manuscript. Romanesque art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. LAZIO. FROSINONE. Cassino. Archive of Monte Cassino's Abbey.

Submission of the Saracens, miniature from the Great Chronicles of France manuscript, France 14th Century.

Jean Fouquet, Mourning of Crist/ Illum.

Conrad (12521268), usually known by Conradin. Duke of Swabia (12541268, as Conrad IV), King of Jerusalem (12541268, as Conrad III), and King of Sicily (12541258 as Conrad II). King Conrad of Swabia during the hunting falcon. Codex Manesse (ca.1300) by Rudiger Manesse and his son Johannes. University of Heidelberg. Library. Germany.

Boccacio bemiddelt in een discussie. De lotgevallen van edele mannen en vrouwen (series title). Artist: Giovanni Boccaccio. Draughtsman: anonymous. Dating: c. 1470. Place: Loire. Measurements: h 105 mm × w 77 mm. Museum: Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

Woman with sabre by Anonymous painter, Watercolor on parchment, 15th century, British Library

Llibre dels fet' o 'Crònica de Jaume I', primera de las cuatro grandes crónicas de la Corona de Aragón, siglo XIV. Museum: BIBLIOTECA UNIVERSIDAD DE BARCELONA.

April, Bull, Jacob minor / Illumin.

Colored woodcut 'Saint Florian' by an anonymous artist, circa 1450-1460, showing Saint Florian with fire bucket, attire, and religious symbols.

Woodcutter: Unknown, Christ before Pilate, from the Schatzbehalter,Nurenberg, ca.1491, Hand-colored woodcut, 25.6 × 18.1 cm (10 1/16 × 7 1/8in.), Made in Germany, German,Nuremberg, 15thcentury, Works on Paper -Prints

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