Medieval book illustration

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We might think we have a general grasp of the period in European history immortalized in theme restaurant form as 'Medieval Times.' After all, writes Amy White at Medievalists.net, “from tattoos to video games to Game of Thrones, medieval iconography has long inspired fascination, imitation and veneration.” The market for swordplay, armor, quests, and sorcery has never been so crowded.

Book of Hours, France, Saint-Omer, between 1320 and 1329

Book of Hours, France, Paris, ca. 1490

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Description A recent medieval border commission.

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Illuminated manuscript on vellum. 13 page on 7 leaves (recto of first leaf blank), 2 blank leaves at front and rear. Calligraphic text in black, blue and gilt. Illuminated with 17 miniatures including several small roundels, a full page illumination, 2 large historiated initial letters, numerous smaller rubricated initials, all set within incredibly elaborate borders of botanical and floral design and with numerous birds and small animals included. 28x15 cm. (11x6 ), newly bound in full…

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Beautiful illumination

Book of hours Belgium, Bruges, ca. 1480 MS M.493 fol. 54v

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