Manuscript Illumination Collection (#6)

Iskandar Watching the Sirens on the Seashore. (Manuscript illumination from the epic Iskandar-nameh), Early 15th century. Found in the Collection of State D. Shostakovich Memorial Museum, Moscow

The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1286. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

Mother of God and child (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1378. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

Mark the Evangelist (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 13th century. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

The Presentation of Jesus at the Temple (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1286. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

The Descent into Hell (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1287. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

The Parable of the Rich Man and the Beggar Lazarus (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1332. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts

The Resurrection (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 14th century. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

The Deposition (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1286. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

The Four Evangelists (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1368. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

Holy Women at Christs Tomb (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1286. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

Saint Matthew the Evangelist (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 14th century. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

The Crucifixion (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1268. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

The Wedding Feast at Cana (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1332. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

The Annunciation (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1323. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

Christ Taking Leave of the Apostles (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1286. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

Saint Basil the Great (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1286. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

The Baptism of Christ (Manuscript illumination from the Matenadaran Gospel), 1287. Found in the Collection of Mesrop Mashtots Institute of Ancient Manuscripts (Matenadaran), Yerevan

Miniature from Tacuinum Sanitatis, 14th century. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

The maids. Miniature from Livre d heures, Late 15th cen.. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

The meal. Miniature from The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio, 1432. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Miniature from Le Remede de Fortune by Guillaume de Machaut. Feast scene, 1355-1360
Miniature from Le Reme de de Fortune by Guillaume de Machaut. Feast scene, 1355-1360. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Harvest, grape harvest and the winepress of the wrath of God, detail, miniature in the Beatus of San Millan (Commentary on the Apocalypse of Beatus of Liebana)

Assembly Pau i Treva held in Tortosa on April 28, 1225 and presided over by King Jaime I The Conqueror surrounded by nobles and ecclesiastics

Knight kneeling before the tent of honor, Miniature in Roman de la Rose, illuminated manuscript, the 14th century

Men drinking from a fountain, Miniature from the Bible of Charles V of Valois, illuminated manuscript, 15th century

Jean de Meung, writing and delivering to Philip IV, king of France, his translation of the play De Consolatione Philosophiae, miniature from a manuscript of the 14th century

Dance party in the Royal Castle, 14th century miniature

Blessing of the fair of Saint-Denis in Paris, 14th century miniature

Tailoring. Miniature in Tacuinum sanitatis, illuminated manuscript of the late 14th century

Merchants of fabrics and textiles in a market, Miniature in the Statuto delle Corporazione dei Mercanti, illuminated manuscript, 14th century

Scene of daily life at the College Hubaut of Paris (Sorbonne), 14th century miniature

Market of the merchants, Miniature in the Codice Justiniano Institutiones Feodorum et Alia, illuminated manuscript, c.1300

Standards for gentlemen who go to the Crusade, Miniature in the Order of the Holy Spirit, manuscript, 14th century

Bonifacio VIII (c. 1235-1303), Pope (1294-1303), miniature of their Decretals (Liber
Bonifacio VIII (c.1235-1303), Pope (1294-1303), miniature of their Decretals (Liber sextus decretalium cum apparatu Ionnis Andreae), copy manuscript on parchment in Italy

Face of a lady, illuminated initial letter of Decretals (Liber sextus decretalium cum Apparatu Ionnis Andreae), manuscript on parchment made in Italy

Love scene, 1693. Found in the collection of Musee d art et d histoire, Genf

A Bathhouse. From Facta et dicta memorabilia by Valerius Maximus, ca 1470. Found in the collection of Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin

The Consummation of the Marriage Between Khusraw and Shirin (Miniature From the Cycle of Eight Poeti Artist)
The Consummation of the Marriage Between Khusraw and Shirin (Miniature From the Cycle of Eight Poetic Subjects). Found in the collection of The David Collection

Tayang Khan Presented with the Head of the Mongol Leader Ong Khan (Miniature from Jami al-tawarikh (Universal History), c. 1596. Found in the collection of the The David Collection

DEVIL WORSHIP, c1460. Waldensians worshipping the devil in the form of a he-goat at a midnight meeting; a man prepares to kiss the goats anus

SIEGE, 15th CENTURY. Soldiers scaling the walls of a city during an attack. Manuscript illumination from Chroniques de Charles VII, 15th century

The alchemical doctrine of Two Contraries in an illumination from the 16th century ms
ALCHEMY, 16th CENTURY. The alchemical doctrine of Two Contraries in an illumination from the 16th century ms. of Pandora: the king and queen, symbolizing male and female, sun and moon, day and night

BURYING PLAGUE VICTIMS in coffins at Tournai in 1349. Flemish ms. illumination, 14th century

DAY SIX OF CREATION. The sixth day of creation (Genesis 1: 24-31). French manuscript illumination, c1250

ADAM AND EVE. The Expulsion from Paradise (Genesis 3: 22-24): French manuscript illumination, c1250

FACUNDUS BEATUS, 1047. Judgement of Babylon. Manuscript illumination from the Beatus of Ferdinand I, 1047

ADAM AND EVE. The Creation of Eve (Genesis 2: 15-18, 21-23). French manuscript illumination, c1250

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"Manuscript Illumination: A Glimpse into the Artistry of the Ages" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of manuscript illumination, where intricate illustrations breathe life into ancient texts. From epic tales to religious scriptures, these illuminated masterpieces offer a visual feast for the eyes, transporting us to different eras and cultures. In Dante's Divine Comedy frontispiece, we witness the poet himself immersed in his visionary journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. The Battle of Agincourt unfolds before our eyes as archers take their stance against cavalry in a French manuscript from the 15th century. The Lindisfarne Gospels reveal Saint Matthew's portrait with meticulous detail dating back to 700 AD. Turning its pages further reveals St. John's Gospel beginning before 698 AD - a testament to enduring craftsmanship. Traveling across France's Loire Valley, we stumble upon an enchanting grape harvest at Chateau de Saumur depicted in Jean Duke of Berry's Tres Riches Heures manuscript from the 15th century. This vibrant scene captures both nature's bounty and human labor intertwined harmoniously. Delving deeper into history, a 13th-century French Bible presents God as the great Architect of the Universe through breathtaking illumination. Each stroke conveys divine majesty while inviting contemplation on humanity's place within creation. Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales beckon us with their prologue adorned by delicate artistry that sets the stage for storytelling brilliance. Meanwhile, The Book of Dead takes us back over three millennia ago to Ancient Egypt when Hunefer sought guidance for his afterlife journey. King David serenades us with his harp in a miniature illumination from late 13th-century France – an ode to music’s timeless power transcending centuries. Sir Gawain faces temptation by Lady Bercilak while beheading the Green Knight in another mesmerizing manuscript, showcasing the allure of Arthurian legends.