Medieval Religious Manuscripts

Illuminated pages from historical books depicting biblical scenes such as Annunciation and Adoration, showcasing intricate illustration styles.

Initial D: The Betrayal of Christ. Unknown

Der von Obernburg on His Knees Hands Over a Song to His Lady Ca. 1310-1340 Artist Unknown Illuminated manuscript

Joseph Is Sold / Illumination 1490

The Virgin and Child Enthroned; Workshop of Gerard Horenbout (Flemish, 1465 - 1541); Cologne (written), Germany; about 1500; Tempera colors and gold paint on parchment; Leaf: 15.2 x 11.1 cm (6 x 4 3,8 in.)

Biblia de Vic, 1268. Arxiu y Biblioteca Episcopal de Vic.

Martyrology of Usuard, manuscript with the martyrdoms of the saints related to the Christian calendar, year 1254, Girona art museum, Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Saint Michael Battling the Dragon. Unknown

Miniature of Resurrection, initial, French text.. 1450 - 1499. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Resurrection, Borders (Ornament Areas)

Annunciation of the Archangel Gabriel to Mary. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

France's Three Estates : - the clergy - the nobility - the people Date: 1450

Jesús encuentra a un hombre poseido por los espítirus malignos y los transforma en puercos. Página miniada del Códice de Predis, 1476. Renacimiento-Quattrocento. Biblioteca Real. Turín. Italia.

While Jesus was preaching in a synagogue meets a numb woman and blesses her with his hand. The rabbi of the synagogue was indignant because it was Saturday. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Jesus is baptised by John the Baptist, watched by a brace of angels, one of whom holds his clothes. Date: 1st century

Pope Clement IV crowning Charles I of Anjou, miniature from Lives of Illustrious Men, French manuscript 190 folio 175 recto, 15th Century.

Canon Page from a Missal: Christ in Majesty with Evangelists, c. 1410. France, Northeastern(), 15th century. Ink, tempera, and gold on parchment; sheet: 20.9 x 14.6 cm (8 1/4 x 5 3/4 in.).

Death of the Virgin. Dated: c. 1410. Dimensions: overall: 16.2 x 16.8 cm (6 3/8 x 6 5/8 in.). Medium: miniature on vellum. Museum: National Gallery of Art, Washington DC. Author: Attributed to Joshua Master.

MATANZA DE INOCENTES Y HUIDA A EGIPTO-LIBRO DE HORAS DE CARLOS VIII DE FRANCIA-1483/98- MINIATURA F. Author: JACQUES DE BESANÇON (S XV)-COPISTA. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

Miniatura, Biblia de Dalmau de Mur, siglo XIV. Museum: CATEDRAL DE GIRONA, GERONA, SPAIN.

Plaque with the Virgin and Child late 15th-early 16th century Attributed to Workshop of Master of the Triptych of Louis XII The figures of the Virgin and Child were taken from the engraving Virgin with a Monkey by Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), in which Jesus holds a bird instead of a cross.. Plaque with the Virgin and Child 468316

Saint Margaret; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.1 x 9.2 cm (4 3,4 x 3 5,8 in.)

Philosophy Instructing Boethius on the Role of God; 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: 7 x 17 cm (2 3/4 x 6 11/16 in.)

Philosophy Presenting the Seven Liberal Arts to Boethius. Coëtivy Master (Henri de Vulcop) (French, active about 1450 - 1485)

David in Prayer. Unknown

ARITHMETICA DE MUSICA ó CANCIONERO DE BENEDIKTBEUERN Ó CARMINA BURANA-MS.VA14.F47. Author: ANICIO MANLIO TORCUATO SEVERINO BOECIO (480-525). Location: NATIONAL LIBRARY. NEAPEL. ITALIA.

The Crucifixion. Masters of Dirc van Delf (Dutch, active about 1400 - about 1410)

ADORACION DE LOS REYES - ESMALTE - SIGLO XVI. Location: MUSEE D'ARTS DECORATIFS. MADRID. SPAIN. INFANT JESUS. VIRGIN MARY.

Marco Polo (1254-1324) Venetian traveller and merchant with his brothers presenting the Pope's letter to Kublai Khan. Manuscript, Bodleian Library, Oxford

Apostle Paul / French book illus / c14th

Illumination depicting the Court of Heaven 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

Nathan and David /Illumination 1490

Moses and the chosen people, miniature from the Bible of Guiart des Moulins, by Pierre Comestor, manuscript folio 91 recto, late 13th-early 14th Century.

ARBOL DE JESE - EVANGELIARIO DE PARIS PARA USO DE CARLOS DUQUE DE ANGULEMA - FECHADO ENTRE 1501 Y 1600 - PERGAMINO. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. JESE / JESSE.

Christ Washing the Apostles' Feet. Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561)

The Assumption of the Virgin. Master of Morgan 366 (French, active 1470s)

Supper at Emmaus. Unknown

France, Saint Jerome and his companions, miniature from the Latin Bible (folio 98) of the Abbey of Mont Saint-Eloi

Collection of Masses for High Feasts.

Mary is hosted by the virgins of the temple. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

The Israelites Collecting Manna from Heaven. 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: Master of James IV of Scotland.

EVANGELIARIO SEGUN S LUCAS-JESUS CON SUS SEGUIDORES-F 30 V-MANUSCRITO 51. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

BIBLIA-VIRGEN CON NINO-FOL 36V-TOMO III-S XIII. Location: MUSEO EPISCOPAL. VIC. Barcelona. SPAIN. VIRGIN MARY.

The Three Maries at the Sepulchre. Unknown

MISAL RICO DEL CARDENAL CISNEROS (1436-1517) SIGLO XV- JESUS Y LOS LEPROSOS - MILAGRO DE JESUS. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

CODICE DE LOS ZUÑIGA (FOLIO 150V) LA HUIDA A EGIPTO - ESCUELA ITALO-FLAMENCA S XV. Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN. INFANT JESUS. VIRGIN MARY. SAN JOSE ESPOSO DE LA VIRGEN MARIA.

Saint Hedwig of Silesia with Duke Ludwig of Legnica and Brieg and Duchess Agnés. Date/Period: 1353. Folio. Tempera colors, colored washes, and ink on parchment. Height: 341 mm (13.42 in); Width: 248 mm (9.76 in). Author: Court workshop of Duke Ludwig I of Liegnitz and Brieg.

Lovers in Bed / Book Illuminat./ c.1400

J.Fouqet, Capture of Christ / Illumin.

Life of the first municipality, 1579 print Illustration of the ninth article of faith (the Holy Catholic Church, the community of the Saints) of the apostolic creed. The apostles receive money from other believers, which they hand out to the people who need it. There are all kinds of assets on the ground. Above the show a reference to the Bible text in hand. 4: 32-35. Under the show two Bible texts and the ninth article of faith from the apostolic belief in Latin. This print is part of an album. parchment (animal material). paper engraving 'The Catholic Church, the communion of holy articles of faith. Disciples live sharing their goods communally. Distribution of gifts by Christ's disciples to every man according to his needs

Cutting from a Missal: Initial O with Christ Performing an Exorcism, c. 1520. Matteo da Milano (Italian). Ink, tempera and liquid gold on vellum; each leaf: 7.7 x 6.7 cm (3 1/16 x 2 5/8 in.).

Prayer Book by Nikolaus Glockendon, ca.1515-1520, painting, (fl.1515 - d.1560), UK, England, London, Christie's

Medieval epistles by Juan Andr_s. Wedding scene. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. PICARDY. AISNE. Laon. Bibliothque municipale de Laon (Municipal Library of Laon).

Moving; Passion of Christ. The blindfolded Christ is mocked by four men. A jug in the foreground. This print is part of a handwritten prayer book.

Betrayal in the Garden, Book of Hours, Manuscripts

The Byzantine Emperor Welcoming Roussillon and Martel.

Coronation of Mary / Illumination / 1490

The Flagellation. Master of James IV of Scotland (Flemish, before 1465 - about 1541)

Prayer Book of Queen Claude de France. Date/Period: 1517. Width: 2.75 in. Height: 2 in. Author: Master of Claude de France.

Pentecost; Mainz, Germany; about 1025 - 1050; Tempera colors and gold on parchment; Ms. Ludwig V 2, fol. 20v

Portrait of praying owners, with coat of arms displayed on the altar cloth; image of the giant St. Christopher carrying the Christ Child across the river.. 1485 - 1499. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Prayer, Jesus Christ, Christopher, Saint

The Holy Family: St Joseph works as carpenter in background, while Mary sews and the boy Jesus sweeps the room. 19th century French coloured woodcut.

EVANGELIARIO SEGUN S LUCAS-JESUS SANA A UN JOVEN ENDEMONIADO- MILAGRO DE JESUS-RES 51 F 30. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. JESUS. LUCIFER.

Adam and Eve after the Fall / Illumin.

Road to Calvary, The Flemish Miniature, The Book of Hours (Spanish), C.1500-1550, Simon Bening, (C. 1483-1561/Netherlandish), The Huntington-San Marino, California

Adam and Eve /Illumination c.1490.

Burial and resurrection of Christ. Book of hours. 15th century. Conde Museum. Chantilly. France.

Misal San Juan Abadesas, S.XII. Sacramentario de Ponce de Mulnells, obispo de Tortosa (1165-1193).

The Burning Bush; 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.)

Scribe monk. French school (14th c.). Illustration of a philosophic and moral treatise. Gothic art. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. FRANCHE-COMTÄ. DOUBS. Besanon. Bibliothque Municipale (Municipal Library).

The Virgin and Child. Unknown

Amalric of Bena preaching. (Amaury de Bène, Amaury de Chartres;), died c. 12041207 AD) was a French theologian and sect leader, after whom the Amalricians are named. (14th C. ). Biblioteque Nationale, Paris. From the Grandes Chroniques de France. 1375-1380 manuscript

Worship by the shepherds, 1579 print Illustration of the third article of faith (Christ received from the Holy Spirit, born from the Virgin Mary) of the Apostolic Creed. The shepherds kneel and worship the Christ child in the manger. Joseph and Maria are at the manger. In the background on the left the annunciation to Maria and in the background on the right the proclamation to the shepherds. Above the show a reference to the Bible text in Luc. 2: 7. Under the performance two Bible texts and the third article of faith from the apostolic belief in Latin. This print is part of an album. parchment (animal material). paper engraving 'qui conceptus est de Spirito Sancto, natus est ex Maria Virgine' ~ articles of faith. adoration of the Christ-child by the shepherds; Mary and Joseph present. annunciation of Christ's birth to the shepherds (and/or shepherdesses) at night; a host of singing angels in the air. the Annunciation: Mary, usually reading, is visited by the angel (sometimes a woman

The visitation, miniature from the Book of Hours (Use of Poitiers), Latin and French manuscript, attributed to Evrard d'Espinques, manuscript 1096 folio 55 verso, France end of 15th Century.

The Throne of Grace Trinity. Unknown

MISAL MIXTO URGELLENSE - ANUNCIACION. Author: RAFAEL DESTORRENTS (S XIV). Location: CATEDRAL-MUSEO DIOCESANO. SEO DE URGEL. Lerida. SPAIN. SAN MIGUEL. VIRGIN MARY. SAN GABRIEL ARCANGEL / ARCANGEL SAN GABRIEL.

The Assumption of the Virgin. Master of James IV of Scotland (Flemish, before 1465 - about 1541)

Grave, Lucas van Leyden, 1521 print Josef of Arimatea and Nikodemus lift the body of Christ in the grave. Maria, Johannes and Maria Magdalena are in the background. This print is part of a handwritten prayer book. paper. parchment (animal material) engraving Christ's entombment (possibly by angels)

Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral Treasure Museum. Altar book Paris. France.

The four Evangelists, miniature from the Book of Hours Use of Poitiers, Latin and French manuscript, attributed to Evrard d'Espinques, manuscript 1096 folio 13 recto, France end of 15th Century.

Jesus leaves Bethany and goes to Jerusalem. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Visitation miniature, 1520, Augsburg, Germany

Noli me tangere. Master of the Chronique scandaleuse (French, active about 1493 - 1510)

The risen Jesus appears to his disciples gathered in a house for fear of the Jews. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Chronicle of Spain. King Ramiro I of Leon. Library of the Escorial. Madrid. Author: ALFONSO X EL SABIO (1221-1284). Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN. RAMIRO I REY DE LEON.

Two Manuscript Illuminations with Initials Mounted in One Frame: (N) Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well and (L) The Return of the Prodigal Son Two Manuscript Illuminations with Initials Mounted in One Frame: (N) Christ and the Woman of Samaria at the Well and (L) The Return of the Prodigal Son, 16th century. Vellum, 14 1/2 x 21 in. (36.8 x 53.3 cm). European Art 16th century

The Universal Judgement, miniature from the Missal of St Eulalia, manuscript, Spain 14-15th Century. Detail .34,3 x 26,5 cm. 1st folio. Capítol de la Catedral de Barcelona, Archivo Capitular. Barcelona. Author: DESTORRENTS RAFAEL.

The Stigmatization of Saint Francis. Date/Period: Ca. 1469. Folio. Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf, and ink on parchment. Height: 108 mm (4.25 in); Width: 79 mm (3.11 in). Author: TADDEO CRIVELLI.

Baby Jesus and his playthings (Christmas presents, perhaps). Date: late 15th century

Presentation of the Dauphin, the future Charles VII, to the people of Paris, 1403, (15th century). Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris. The baptismal procession: Martial d'Auvergne, Vigils of Charles VII, France, late fifteenth century; Paris, BnF Department of Manuscripts, French 5054, fol. 3. At baptism, which occurs very soon after birth for fear that the child dies and his soul is deprived of paradise, only the father can attend the ceremony, chaired by Godparents: the mother, in fact, must bedrid

St Luke, miniature from the Book of Hours Use of Poitiers, Latin and French manuscript illustrated by a student of Robinet Testard, manuscript 1097 folio 2 recto, France end of 15th Century.

19th century woodcut illustration, showing the coronation of the Virgin Mary with Jesus. Circa 1810

The Worship of the Inscribed Tablet from the Cross. Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561)

BIBLIA DE SAN VICENTE FERRER - MANUSCRITO SIGLO XIII - MINIATURA DE LA ASCENSION - FOL 1. Author: SAN VICENTE FERRER (1350-1419). Location: UNIVERSIDAD-BIBLIOTECA. Valencia. SPAIN. VIRGIN MARY. SAN JUAN EVANGELISTA Y APOSTOL.

Dispute on the Incarnation. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

Gospel Book with Evangelist Portraits: Saint Mark, c. 1480. Hausbuch Master (German). Ink, tempera, and gold on vellum; original blind stamped leather binding; codex: 23 x 17 cm (9 1/16 x 6 11/16 in.).

Saint Hedwig Feeding the Imprisoned and Caring for Pilgrims; Saint Hedwig Feeding the Poor and the Infirm. Unknown maker

Jesus healing a leper, miniature by Liberale of Verona from a gradual, Italy 15th Century.

The disciples fishing in the Sea of Galilee. Codex of Predis (1476). Royal Library. Turin. Italy.

'Scenes from the Lives of St. Benedict of Nursia and St. Antony the Hermit'. Italy, First half of the 14th century. Dimensions: 21,2x16,5 cm. Museum: State Hermitage, St. Petersburg. Author: Bolognese Artist.

Jesus and disciples at the wedding in Cana. In the King Louis IX style with elegant draperies, large eyes, and calm attitude. From a stained-glass window in Chartres Cathedral, France, 13th century. Jesus se rend aux noces de Cana, France, XIIIe siecle. Chromolithograph by Emile Beau from Charles Louandres Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sumptuary Arts, Hangard-Mauge, Paris, 1858.

St Genevieve praying on the towers of Notre Dame, Paris, 15th century. French manuscript Illustration, from the John Rylands Library, Manchester. Saint Genevieve (c. 419/422 AD - 502/512 AD), is the patron saint of Paris. She was born in Nanterre and moved to Paris after encountering Germanus of Auxerre and Lupus of Troyes and dedicated herself to a Christian life. In 451 she led a "prayer marathon" that was said to have saved Paris by diverting Attila's Huns away from the city. When the Germani

Mary Magdalene with a Book and an Ointment Jar. Workshop of Master of the First Prayer Book of Maximilian (Flemish, active about 1475 - 1515)

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