Medieval Religious Manuscripts

Illuminated manuscripts illustrating religious scenes, parables, and historical events from medieval times, rich in detail and color.

Holy Saturday Scroll: A Parable Illustration 11th C. Manuscripts
Holy Saturday Scroll: A Parable Illustration 11th C. Manuscripts
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Persia/Iran: Detail from the illuminated manuscript 'The Lights of Canopus' (Anwar-i Suhayli) depicting a gathering of noblemen, by Mirza Rahim, 19th century, Iran
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Cristofor de Premis (1440-1486). Italian miniaturist. Mary Magdalene finds the grave without the body of Jesus. Codex De Predis. (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.
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The Martyrdom of St Margaret, the saint being tortured and then beheaded, reredos of the altar of St Margaret, 12th century, panel painting. Catalan Romanesque art.
1746-2758
Monks and students in a library. 15th century manuscript of the Romance of Troy. BN., Paris
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Crusaders embarking for the Holy Lane. Detail from 15th century Statutes of the Order of Saint Esprit. Banners show Papal arms, those of Holy Roman Emperor, and kings of England, France and Sicily. Chromolithograph
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CODICE EMILIANENSE - MOZARABE - FOL 85V - SIGLO X - PROCEDENTE DE SAN MILLAN DE LA COGOLLA. Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN.
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Two Men Sawing Wood- From 'De Universo' By Rabanus Maurus (C.780-856) 1023 Italian School (11th C.)(- ) Vellum Abbey of Monte Cassino, Cassino, Italy
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A colored woodcut with handwritten text showing the supporters of the Antichrist after his death and the Antichrist being pushed into hell, including figures and landscape.
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Prisoner on trial, from Album of Punishments, Chinese painting, 19th century
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Gregor IV. (mitte) erhält von Rabanus Maurus (rechts) dessen Buch, Gregor IV., war Papst von 827 bis 844 / Gregory IV. (center) receives from Rabanus Maurus (right) his book, Gregory IV, was pope from 827 to 844, Historisch, historical, digital improved reproduction of an original artwork from the time / digital restaurierte Reproduktion einer Originalvorlage aus der damaligen Zeit, genaues Originaldatum nicht bekannt.
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Illustration of a classroom at the University of Paris, Armoury de Bene, a theologian lecturing student clerics. Dated 13th Century
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The donor offering the chapel, Romanesque frescoes in the small church of Taufers, Vinschgau Valley, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, 13th century.
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Jesus calls James of Zebedee and his brother John to follow him. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.
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AVICENNA (980-1037). Canon of Medicine. ca. 1020. Ms. 2197. Fol. 492. The doctor's visit. Examination of the patient. Detail of illuminated page in manuscript of 15th c. after hebrew translation of 13th. c. Renaissance art. Miniature Painting. ITALY. EMILIA-ROMAGNA. Bologna. Bologna University Library.
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Suleiman the Magnificent, miniature from the Oracle of Leo the Wise, manuscript, Greece 16th Century.
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Tacuinum Sanitatis. 14th century. Medieval handbook of health. Barley. Folio 44r.
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Artemisia puts her husband's ashes in his tomb, miniature from The Lives of Famous Women by Antoine Dufour (ca 1505), manuscript folio 35 verso, France 16th Century.
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Bayeux Tapestry 1067. Death of Edward the Confessor, King of England from 1042, on 5 January 1066. Above on his deathbed talking to courtiers in cluding Harold. Below, dead with priest in attendance. Anglo-Saxon Textile Linen
1788-32975
Initial capital letter F depicting two monks folding a length if linen, miniature from the Morals on the Book of Job (Moralia in Job) by Saint Gregory the Great, manuscript, Citeaux, France 12th Century.
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A colored pen drawing from 1420-1430 depicting Moses and a priest handling the remains of a deceased person.
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The Baptism of Christ; Unknown; Turkey, Lake Van, Asia; 1386; Black ink and watercolors on paper bound between wood boards covered with dark brown kidskin; Leaf: 24 x 16.5 cm (9 7/16 x 6 1/2 in.)
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COMENTARIOS AL APOCALIPSIS-FOLIO 113 R. Author: BEATO DE LIEBANA. Location: CATEDRAL-BIBLIOTECA. BURGO DE OSMA. Soria. SPAIN.
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The Pharisees told the man not to transport the bed on the Sabbath. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.
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Woodblock engraving depicting a Rabbi, in Lincoln, being arrested because the Jewish community was accused of torturing and murdering a child called Hughes. The Rabbi was dragged through the streets, tied to a horse's tail and then hanged. Dated 13th century
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The Baptism of Christ. Unknown
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Kings Wenceslaus II and Wenceslaus III in coronation attire with insignia. Lesser, Aleksander (1814-1884), draughtsman, cartoonist
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The Tacuinum (sometimes Taccuinum) Sanitatis is a medieval handbook on health and wellbeing, based on the Taqwim al-sihha ('Maintenance of Health'), an eleventh-century Arab medical treatise by Ibn Butlan of Baghdad. Ibn Butln was a Christian physician born in Baghdad and who died in 1068. He sets forth the six elements necessary to maintain daily health: food and drink, air and the environment, activity and rest, sleep and wakefulness, secretions and excretions of humours, changes or states of mind (happiness, anger, shame, etc). According to Ibn Butln, illnesses are the result of changes in the balance of some of these elements, therefore he recommended a life in harmony with nature in order to maintain or recover one’s health. Ibn Butln also teaches us to enjoy each season of the year, the consequences of each type of climate, wind and snow. He points out the importance of spiritual wellbeing and mentions, for example, the benefits of listening to music, dancing or ha
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ANTIGUO TESTAMENTO LIBRO DE SALMOS FOL 20R SEC XI. Location: BIBLIOTECA APOSTOLICA-COLECCION. VATICANO.
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Man dying from the bite of a rabid dog. 12th century English manuscript.
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Bayeux Tapestry 1067: Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex (Harold II) swearing oath of fealty to William of Normandy (William I, the Conqueror) on holy relics, 1064. William used this oath to boost his claim to English throne. Textile
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Rubric and full-page miniature showing a group of women with instruments.. 1445. Schlapperitzin, Konrad ca. um 1445. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division
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New Testament. Gospel of Matthew. Christ speaking with the devil. Miniature. 15th century century. "Life of Jesus". Chateau of Chatilly. France.
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Jesus, going to Naim, find people carrying a dead, only child of a widowed mother, and Jesus resurrects him. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.
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October- sowing. Calendar of Months- Agricultural tasks. 13th cent. Chapel de Pritz, Laval. FRANCE.
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Christ Stripped of His Garment. Dimensions: overall: 9.4 x 7.9 cm (3 11/16 x 3 1/8 in.). Medium: hand-colored woodcut (blockbook page). Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Ludwig of Ulm.
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A colored pen drawing by an anonymous artist from 1420-1430 depicting a worn federal charging with a burning sacrificial animal, showing ritual and heraldic elements.
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The Tacuinum (sometimes Taccuinum) Sanitatis is a medieval handbook on health and wellbeing, based on the Taqwim al-sihha ('Maintenance of Health'), an eleventh-century Arab medical treatise by Ibn Butlan of Baghdad. Ibn Butln was a Christian physician born in Baghdad and who died in 1068. He sets forth the six elements necessary to maintain daily health: food and drink, air and the environment, activity and rest, sleep and wakefulness, secretions and excretions of humours, changes or states of mind (happiness, anger, shame, etc). According to Ibn Butln, illnesses are the result of changes in the balance of some of these elements, therefore he recommended a life in harmony with nature in order to maintain or recover one’s health. Ibn Butln also teaches us to enjoy each season of the year, the consequences of each type of climate, wind and snow. He points out the importance of spiritual wellbeing and mentions, for example, the benefits of listening to music, dancing or ha
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Alfonso X, called 'The Wise' (1221-1284). Book of Chess, Dice and Tables. 1283. Fol. 1v. Scribe monks. Romanesque art. Miniature Painting. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). San Lorenzo de El Escorial. Royal Library of the Monastery of El Escorial.
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ORDINANCES OF CHRISTIANS-ROOM OF HOSPITAL-4223-15th CENTURY - PRINTER, ANTOINE VERARD. Location: NATIONAL LIBRARY. France.
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The Crucifixion; 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.)
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The wise man and the wise woman, Cornelis Anthonisz. (attributed to), after Anton von Woensam, 1540 - 1545 print Symbolic performance. Man and wife with all their attributes, many virtues and biblical metaphors represent. A woman with horse legs and hooves holds a standard with a picture of crucified Christ in the right hand and in the other hand a jug, a lock on the mouth, a pigeon on the chest and a snake around her waist. Man with a passer and scales and dog at his feet. Left and right of the performance text in Dutch. Low Countries paper wise man. Wisdom; 'Sapienza', 'Sapienza humana', 'Sapienza vera' (Ripa). the Seven Virtues (symbolized)
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Illumination from the Psalter of St. Augustine. Dated 15th Century
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Harold, earl of Wessex, touching holy reliquaries with either hand, swears fealty (allegiance) to Guillaume, duc de Normandie, later William I of England Date: 1064
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The legend of the foolish monkey from a 12th century Bestiary.
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Miniature from the Morals on the Book of Job (Moralia in Job) by Saint Gregory the Great, manuscript, Citeaux, France 12th Century.
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Destrucction of Sodom and Gomorrah. Lots's wife for disobeying God is turned into a pillar of salt. Nuremberg Chronicle, 1493.
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Holy Roman Empire. Sigismund I receiving the hommage of the subjugated people. Picture of the Chronical of the Council of Constance by Ulrich von Richental. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. CZECH Rep.. Prague. National Library of the Czech Republic.
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St John of Schio and St Albert the Great, detail from the Cycle of Forty Illustrious Members of the Dominican Order, 1352, by Tommaso da Modena (1326-1379), fresco. Chapter Hall of the Dominicans, the Episcopal Seminary (formerly the convent of St Nicholas), Treviso.
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Rothschild Miscelany. Manuscript dated in1640. Page of facsimile published in London, written in Hebrew and illustrated, depicting the preparation of matzo unleavened bread for the feast of the Jewish Passover. CSIC. Madrid. Spain.
1443-1404
The virgin with the unicorn, Robinet Testard, (1475-1523/French), The Book of Simple Medicines by Matthaeus Platearius, Parchment, St Petersburg, Russian National Library