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Illuminated Manuscripts

Ornate illustrations from medieval manuscripts featuring biblical themes and figures, highlighting intricate details and historical contexts.

Tree of Jesse / Illumination 1310

Tree of Jesse / Illumination 1310

Initial P: The Stoning of Saint Stephen. Unknown

Initial E: The Virgin Mary and an Apostle in Conversation. Unknown

Initial M: Saint Paul Speaking to a Group from Judah. Unknown

Xerxes, King of the Persians, Crosses a Bridge with His Army. Boucicaut Master or workshop (French, active about 1390 - 1430)

Initial D: The Crucifixion; Initial D: The Deposition. Unknown

Initial N: The Cross. Master of the Brussels Initials (Italian, active about 1389 - 1410)

Initial F: The Nativity; Austria; about 1300; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 34.3 x 24.3 cm (13 1,2 x 9 9,16 in.)

Initial O: Virgin and Child. Unknown

Initial A: The Resurrection. Unknown

Initial D: A King Enthroned with Nobles and Lay People and Clerics in Conversation.

Saint John Eats the Book Received from the Angel. Unknown

Initial L: A Woman Praying to Christ. Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290)

Initial O: Christ Enthroned with His Hands Raised; Initial D: A Semi-Prostrate Man in Prayer. Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290)

Saint John Eats the Book Received from the Angel; London (probably), England; about 1255 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, colored washes, pen and ink on parchment; Leaf: 31.9 x 22.5 cm (12 9,16 x 8 7,8 in.)

Initial E: David Playing the Bells. Unknown

Initial V: God Speaking to Amos. Unknown

Large opening initial with the angel of Matthew. Border design with animals. Rubric and red placemarkers., 1200 - 1250, Italy, Angels

SACRAMENTARIO FOL 12 V-HUIDA A EGIPO. Location: ARCHIVO DE LA CORONA DE ARAGON. Barcelona. SPAIN.

Initial M: A Saint Holding a Scroll. Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290)

The Removal of the Two Witnesses and the Destruction of the City. Unknown

Satan before God; Job in Prayer; 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.)

Initial E: Judas's Suicide. Unknown

Initial E: An Archbishop. Unknown

The Fall of the Angels. Unknown

Initial E: Monk Reading; Initial B: Christ with David Playing the Harp. Unknown

Initial F: The Coronation of the Virgin. Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290)

Initial V: God Speaking to Moses from a Tower. Unknown

An Angel Standing in the Sun and Birds Invited to the Repast. Unknown

Initial B: A Friar Delivering a Sermon. Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290)

Initial D: The Adoration of the Magi. Unknown

Simeon Taken Prisoner While Joseph's Other Brothers Return to Canaan. Unknown

The Unburied Bodies of the Two Witnesses and the Rejoicing People. Unknown

Initial L: Christ Speaking to Four Men; Northeastern France, France; about 1300; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 26.4 x 18.3 cm (10 3,8 x 7 3,16 in.)

Kahedin and Palamedes Speaking to King Mark. Unknown

Initial S: Pentecost. Master Michael (Austrian, active about 1420 until the mid-15th century)

Initial O: A Bishop and Monks Instructing Laymen. Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290)

Initial G: The First Steps of Jesus; Northeastern France, France; about 1300; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 26.4 x 18.3 cm (10 3,8 x 7 3,16 in.)

Saint Blasius with a Crosier and a Carding Comb. Workshop of the Bedford Master (French, active first half of 15th century)

Initial C: Saint Benedict Blessing Maurus; Northeastern Italy, Italy; about 1420; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 46.5 x 34.6 cm (18 5,16 x 13 5,8 in.)

The Coronation of John. Unknown

A Falcon within a Cross. Date/Period: Fourth quarter of 13th century (after 1277). Folio. Tempera colors, pen and ink, gold leaf, and gold paint on parchment. Height: 233 mm (9.17 in); Width: 164 mm (6.45 in). Author: UNKNOWN.

Initial with image of bleeding Christ, border design, rubrics, small initials.. 1500 - 1525. text. Religious books, Manuscripts. Manuscripts and Archives Division. Jesus Christ

The Beast from the Earth Killing People and People Receiving the Mark of the Beast. Unknown

Initial I: Saint John the Evangelist. Unknown

Abraham at the Altar. Master of Jean de Mandeville (French, active 1350 - 1370)

Saints Cosmas and Damian. Workshop of the Bedford Master (French, active first half of 15th century)

Adoration of the Magi. Master of Cardinal Bourbon (French, about 1480 - 1500)

fol. 28r. 1390. Manuscripts, Illuminations. Spencer Collection. Joseph (Son of Jacob), Mary, Blessed Virgin, Saint, Angels

The Coronation of John; Paris, France; about 1400 - 1415; Leaf: 29.1 x 19.1 cm (11 7,16 x 7 1,2 in.)

The Apostle James / Illumination

Initial D: A Kneeling Saint in Prayer. Unknown

HISTORIA GENERAL DE ALFONSO X- PRESENTACION Y JESUS CON DOCTORES DE LA LEY-XIII-F191V. Author: ALFONSO X EL SABIO (1221-1284). Location: MONASTERIO-BIBLIOTECA-COLECCION. SAN LORENZO DEL ESCORIAL. MADRID. SPAIN. JESUS. INFANT JESUS.

Initial I: Saint James with Christ above; Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy; about 1280 - 1290; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 37.5 x 24.8 cm (14 3,4 x 9 3,4 in.)

BIBLIA S XIII- SIG 4 PAG 124 V -LETRA F- ANA MADRE DE SAMUEL PIDE Y RUEGA A DIOS POR SU FERTILIDAD ANTE EL SACERDOTE HELI (ABUELO DE JESUS). Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN. ANA MADRE DE SAMUEL-PERSONAJE BIBLICO. HELI-ABUELO DE JESUS PERSOJE BIBLICO.

Initial V: Moses Sacrificing a Lamb. Unknown

Christ Carrying the Cross; Master of Cardinal Bourbon (French, about 1480 - 1500); Paris, France; about 1500; Tempera colors, ink and gold on parchment; Leaf: 13.3 x 8.7 cm (5 1,4 x 3 7,16 in.)

Spanish Translation of Saint Augustine's "City of God" 1446-82 Cano de Aranda Spanish This volume is one of three containing the complete Spanish translation from the Latin of Saint Augustines City of God (De Civitate Dei), written in the early fifth century, after the sack of Rome by the Visigoths. Augustine, bishop of Hippo in North Africa, developed the concept of the Church as a spiritual heavenly City of God in contrast to the material earthly City of Man. Even in times of upheaval, man should fix his eyes on the heavenly Jerusalem rather than on earthly political matters, for in the end, empires would fall, and God alone would triumph. While the thesis is framed by this conflict of the material and the spiritual, Augustine digressed throughout the twenty-two chapters into discussions of the flaws of pagan religions, the turpitude of the Romans, original sin, the natures of the Cities of God and Man, and many other themes. In this Spanish manuscript copy of the City of God, the t

Initial A: King David Enthroned. Master Michael (Austrian, active about 1420 until the mid-15th century)

Initial M: The Virgin and Child with a Saint; Northeastern France, France; about 1300; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 26.4 x 18.3 cm (10 3,8 x 7 3,16 in.)

Initial E: A Bishop Blessing a Church. Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290)

Initial D: The Martyrdom of Saint Andrew; Lyon, France; begun after 1234 - completed before 1262; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 24.8 x 16.7 cm (9 3,4 x 6 9,16 in.)

Initial I: Esther before King Ahasuerus and the Offended Queen Vashti. Unknown

Brangain Speaking with King Mark. Unknown

Initial F: Saint Luke with the Head of His Symbol. Unknown

King Mark of Cornwall Meeting Tristan and the Shepherds. Unknown

Initial I: Zechariah in the Temple. Unknown

The Marriage of the Virgin. Unknown

An Angel Appearing to Hagar in the Wilderness; God Speaking to Abraham.

Initial O: A Prophet. Circle of Stefan Lochner (German, died 1451)

Saint John Praying to the Angel; Unknown; London (probably), England, Europe; about 1255 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, colored washes, pen and ink on parchment; Leaf: 31.9 x 22.5 cm (12 9/16 x 8 7/8 in.)

Jeremiah Sending a Message to the Jews Held Captive in Babylon. Master of Jean de Mandeville (French, active 1350 - 1370)

Initial C: The Emperor of Constantinople Enshrining the Body of Saint Anthony. Master of the Brussels Romuléon or workshop (Flemish, active about 1465)

The Resurrection; The Appearance of Christ to his Mother; 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.)

Initial M: The Virgin and Child and a Man Kneeling in Prayer. Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290)

Saint Paul Speaking to the Romans. Master of Jean de Mandeville (French, active 1350 - 1370)

MISAL DE STA EULALIA. Author: RAFAEL DESTORRENTS (1375-1410). Location: CATEDRAL-BIBLIOTECA. Barcelona. SPAIN. VIRGIN MARY. SANTA EULALIA.

Initial O: The Ascension. Bute Master (Franco-Flemish, active about 1260 - 1290)

Initial C: Isaiah Being Sawn in Two. Unknown

MISAL RICO DEL CARDENAL CISNEROS - VIRGEN CON NIÑO,SAN PEDRO,SAN JUAN BAUTISTA,MARTIRES Y SANTOS - SIGLO XVI. Location: BIBLIOTECA NACIONAL-COLECCION. MADRID. SPAIN.

The Eagle Giving the Vessels with the Seven Last Plagues to the Seven Angels. Unknown

Initial P: The Ascension. Unknown

Manuscript Leaf with the Crucifixion in an Initial D, from a Book of Hours. Culture: North French. Dimensions: Overall: 8 3/16 x 6 1/2 in. (20.8 x 16.5 cm)Study mat size: 12 x 9 15/16 in. (30.5 x 25.3 cm). Date: ca. 1350.The Crucifixion serves as a kind of bookmark at the beginning of the Hours of the Cross, which tell of Christ's Passion. This cycle of Latin prayers is to be said privately at seven different periods during the day. The winged creatures with human heads inject a note of bizarre humor to the sobering scene of Jesus' death. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

Initial H: Moses Speaking to the Israelites. Unknown

Joseph Cast into the Well. Master of Jean de Mandeville (French, active 1350 - 1370)

Coronation of the Virgin. Master of Cardinal Bourbon (French, about 1480 - 1500)

Decorated Initial M. Unknown

Joshua hangs 5 enemies/ Illumin./ c.1410

Initial D: Saint Anthony Raising a Dead Man. Master of the Brussels Romuléon or workshop (Flemish, active about 1465)

Initial D: The Ascension; Initial D: Pentecost. Unknown

Initial D: The Ascension; Initial D: Pentecost; Northeastern France, France; about 1300; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 26.4 x 18.3 cm (10 3,8 x 7 3,16 in.)

The Silver Cup Discovered; Joseph Reveals His Identity to His Brothers. Unknown

Jesus Raising a Dead Child; 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.)

The Glory of Good Monks and Nuns. Date/Period: 1475. Folio. Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment. Height: 363 mm (14.29 in); Width: 262 mm (10.31 in). Author: Simon Marmion.

The Woman Clothed in the Sun. Unknown

Eli and Hannah in the Temple.

The Ascension; 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.)

Calendar Page for July; Reaping. Unknown

Initial V: The Descent of the Holy Spirit. Date/Period: 1153. Folio. Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint, and ink on parchment. Height: 192 mm (7.55 in); Width: 132 mm (5.19 in). Author: UNKNOWN.

BIBLIA SACRA - S XII-ADORACION REYES. Location: BIBLIOTECA PROVINCIAL. BURGOS. SPAIN. VIRGIN MARY. SAN JOSE ESPOSO DE LA VIRGEN MARIA.

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