Illuminated Manuscripts Gallery
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discardingimages:salamander‘The salamander is so called because it is proof against fire. Of all poi
Got any plans Thursday? Why not learn about some beautiful illuminated manuscripts with your friendl
beatonna:Produced by an unknown author and illustrator, “Fechtbuch I.33” is an anonymous
erikkwakkel:TrebuchetImpressive yet amusing image of a trebuchet, a medieval weapon that would sling
CrucifixionMaster of the First Prayer Book of Maximillian and Associates (Flemish; ca. 1444–1519)ca.
fuckyeahvikingsandcelts:Celtic art in the Book of Lindisfarne, produced in England sometime between
effervescentaardvark:Jousting lances were made of solid oak and it required considerable strength, f
wingless:Book of Job in Illuminated Manuscripts, ca. 900. (source)
unwomanly:Christ’s side wound in illuminated manuscripts
heaveninawildflower:Illuminated page with a botanical illustration.Taken from ‘Grandes Heures d'Anne
Scenes of the Apocalypse and the End of Times, taken from the illuminated manuscript Il Leggendario
design-is-fine:Ornamental initial from the Folchart-Psalter, 875. Abbey library of Saint Gall ©Stift
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Sometimes #manuscripts are so beautiful that we simply must celebrate all of their pleasing aspects.
The Adoration of the MagiLate follower of Robert Boyvin (French; active early 16th century)Leaf from
medievaliz:This is just gorgeous.
jothelibrarian:Pretty medieval manuscript of the day is a beautiful calendar for May from a stunning
gilded-tales:Beyond Words: Illuminated Manuscripts in Boston Collections || The Houghton Library, Ha
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From: Tymms, William Robert. The art of illuminating as practised in Europe from the earliest times.
phirnis:Bloodletting - Aderlassmännlein, 15th century
sabbacc108:Details from illuminated manuscripts. Getty Museum, 2018
gilded-tales:Beyond Words: Illuminated Manuscripts in Boston Collections || The Houghton Library, Ha
sabbacc108:Details from illuminated manuscripts. Getty Museum, 2018
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