#illuminatedmanuscripts — Public Fediverse posts

Guido delle Colonne, ‘History of the Destruction of Troy’, XIV century
MSS/17805
National Library of Spain
#art #illuminatedmanuscripts #heraldry

Borage (Borago officinalis) (ca. 1510–1515) by Master of Claude de France, from Book of Flower Studies.

Source: The Metropolitan Museum

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/3fb905fa-e884-4189-aed0-61a819a02c2e

#insects #spring #botanicalart #beetles #illuminatedmanuscripts #botanicalillustration #flowers #plants #manuscript #painting #drawing #art #publicdomain

Le Bal des Ardents
Jean Froissart's Chroniques
BL Harley 4380, 1470-1472
#art #illuminatedmanuscripts #history

Red Carnation (Dianthus sp.) (ca. 1510–1515) by Master of Claude de France, from Book of Flower Studies.

Source: The Metropolitan Museum

Available to buy as a print.

https://pdimagearchive.org/images/921f5d11-a31b-433c-9b79-4a283ab2dc42

#insects #spring #botanicalart #butterflies #illuminatedmanuscripts #botanicalillustration #flowers #plants #manuscript #painting #drawing #art #publicdomain

Türkiye Today: Türkiye manuscripts institution opens access to 6,388 works. “The collection spans Ottoman scientific, cultural and literary history, with material dating back to the Anatolian Seljuk and Beylik periods that preceded Ottoman rule. Most of the dated copies belong to the 18th and 19th centuries.”

Illuminated manuscripts still glow with the quiet confidence that light is stronger than shadow. Christ remind us the Word was always meant to be beautiful. #IlluminatedManuscripts

https://assemblybethesda.com/golden-shadows-finding-christ-in-the-glow-of-illuminated-manuscripts/

All the Saints in the Book of Hours by Jean Colombe

Located in the 15th-century Christian prayer book Heurs of Louis de Laval is a set of eye-catching imagery. This was the work of French miniature painter and illuminator of manuscripts Jean Colombe (1430-1493).

Considering yellow is our favourite colour, the many and layered golden arches disappearing into the back of the artwork is incredibly precise. Away from the religious overtones (as we’re not religious), it’s just very appealing. Modern, yet so very historic, all at once. Thusly! Let’s explore this a little further.

The Rich Religious Iconography of All the Saints

Jean Colombe is famous for works such as Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry (circa 1412), intricate illuminated manuscripts.

But it’s the yellow images we’re focussing in on, which appeared in 1480’s Heurs of Louis de Laval, which you can see in the facsimile copy below.

This work is astonishing, really, with some 1,200 miniature paintings spread across 700 pages, which are now safely ensconced in the Bibliothèque nationale de France museum in Paris.

An illuminated manuscript was formally prepared, with all the fancy Medieval style font flourishes and the like. Colombe didn’t do everything in Heurs of Louis de Laval by himself, but he did contribute most of the work. What’s carried through to the modern day are two striking images, male and female saints.

The theme seems to be the collective splendour amongst the holy, with the many Saints sprawling back into the background so their various halo merge into one; as if that is god almighty itself as an entity.

From a modern eye (especially if you’re as irreverent as we are), there’s a comical element. Everyone crowded together, smirking, showing off their halos.

But we also just love the layered approach to the halos tapering off toward the back. Like a wave of spiritual delights, eh?

A Little Bit About Books of Hours and Jean Colombe

Again, these are small miniatures in the work, quite removed from some of the more grandiose pieces from the Middle Ages. The intricacies carried through the generations ahead, as by the 17th century French Beauvais Manufactory historic tapestry factory pelting out fantastic works.

You can see some of those in the excellent Conundrum: Puzzles in the Grotesques Tapestry Series by Charissa Bremer-David.

However, we should note books of hours were a lot different to a tapestry. Here’s someone who actually knows what they’re on about to inform you.

Heurs of Louis de Laval was commissioned circa 1470 by Louis de Laval, Lord of Châtillon, and the work was wrapped up circa 1489. Yes, then, this thing took over a decade to complete.

Jean Colombe was the most distinguished French illuminator of his era, so most of the work was led by his direction. Asides from these books of hours, he worked on chronicles of Christian Crusades, plus assisted other illuminators with finishing their pieces.

Other than this, there’s not much more information about who he was as a person. All that’s left is his rather exquisite art, with All the Saints seemingly custom made for yellow obsessed bloggers many centuries later.

University of Manchester: New online collection of Arabic manuscripts I: the Glorious Qurʿan. “A small selection of the John Rylands Library’s Arabic manuscripts is now available online for the first time via our Manchester Digital Collections (MDC) platform. Our new Arabic Manuscripts digital collection allows you to explore fully digitised copies alongside detailed descriptions.”

Yale Library: Yale Library announces the return of 12th-century manuscript to the Republic of Poland. “Yale University Library has announced the transfer of a liturgical manuscript known as the Cistercian Collectar (Beinecke MS 883), from the collection of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library to the Republic of Poland. The library welcomed representatives from Poland to New Haven on […]

Projektstart an der @bsbmuenchen: Ein DFG-gefördertes Projekt widmet sich dem Buchschmuck mitteleuropäischer Handschriften von ca. 1350 bis ins erste Viertel des 15. Jahrhunderts. 178 Handschriften werden systematisch erschlossen und als Volldigitalisate frei zugänglich gemacht.

Mehr zum Projekt im #Handschriftenportal 👉 https://www.handschriftenportal.de/projects?projectid=fbcf580b-a101-4e31-aff9-5706255a8e25

#Medievodons #Histodons #Manuscripts #illuminatedmanuscripts #buchschmuck

1. Used the #3GoodThings hashtag here:

https://mastodon.social/@courtcan/115667672723034356

...so I guess I'd better share 2 further #GoodThings.

2. I completed a #MedievalCats #drawing (ink and metallic gold pencil; see attached image) for my friend's birthday. She was delighted.

3. I made two phone calls that I've been putting off (because they're PHONE CALLS) for 5 weeks and 1 week, respectively.

#HumanArt
#HumanArtOnly
#NoAISlop
#InkDrawing
#IlluminatedCats
#IlluminatedManuscripts
#cats
#CatsOfMastodon
#catstodon

Medievalists.net: Medieval Genealogical Roll Goes Online. “A colourful and fiercely partisan medieval genealogy created to support Edward IV’s claim to the English throne has now been digitised and made freely available online. In the turbulent fifteenth century, claimants often used elaborate genealogical rolls to legitimise their lineage, and the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Manuscript […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/12/03/medievalists-net-medieval-genealogical-roll-goes-online/

Johns Hopkins Magazine: A medieval art form, digitized . “Already, two of the Stern Center’s world-renowned collections of early books have largely been digitized… One of these, Women of the Book, features 2,000-plus books and manuscripts about women dedicated to the life of the mind: nuns, female saints, healers, and miracle workers living between 1450 and 1800. Another, the Bibliotheca […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/10/24/johns-hopkins-magazine-a-medieval-art-form-digitized/

This exquisite folio from the Kammavacha captures the essence of Burmese artistry, intertwining sacred texts with celestial symbolism. The vibrant manuscript not only serves as a ceremonial guide but also as a canvas of divine beauty. What stories do you think these celestial beings tell?
#BuddhistArt #IlluminatedManuscripts #Cleveland
https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.15.b

Experience the intricate beauty of Buddhist manuscripts with dazzling celestial nats and exquisite floral patterns. This folio speaks volumes of ceremonial elegance and spiritual depth. How do you see art reflecting cultural traditions?

#BuddhistArt #ClevelandArt #IlluminatedManuscripts
https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.6.a

Peregrinations: Journal of Medieval Art and Architecture, Volume 9, Issue 2 (2024) Autumn focuses on new interpretations and approaches to understanding complicated imagery and thought.
https://digital.kenyon.edu/perejournal/vol9/iss2/
#MedievalArt #MedievalHistory #IlluminatedManuscripts #StAlbans #Iconography

Today's pick: The Sermon on the Mount (1294) - Anonymous. #art #Anonymous #JesusPreachings #IlluminatedManuscripts

https://www.artbible.info/art/large/117.html

This exquisite folio from the Kammavacha showcases ornate celestial beings celebrating rites of passage in vibrant detail. Enveloping the sacred text, every element speaks to the spiritual and artistic devotion of premodern Burma. How do you interpret the symbolism here?
#ClevelandArt #Buddhism #IlluminatedManuscripts #Art
https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.8.b

Dive into the intricate beauty of this illuminated Kammavacha manuscript! The celestial beings and vibrant motifs reflect the rich spiritual tapestry of premodern Burma. How do you interpret the blend of text and artistry in religious manuscripts?

#BuddhistArt #IlluminatedManuscripts #ClevelandArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.10.b

Marvel at the intricate details of this 13th-century illuminated leaf, where David kneels in prayer against a shimmering gold backdrop. The blend of angular forms and vibrant hues creates a striking contrast. What stories do you think these figures convey?
#ClevelandArt #IlluminatedManuscripts #GothicArt
https://clevelandart.org/art/2006.8

Experience the exquisite beauty of the "Samantabhadra spinning clouds of things" folio. This masterpiece marries elegant Sanskrit calligraphy with vibrant imagery, exemplifying South Asia's rich manuscript tradition. What tales does this scene whisper to you?
#ArtHistory #ClevelandArt #IlluminatedManuscripts
https://clevelandart.org/art/1955.49.6.a

Explore the divine artistry of the Kammavacha manuscript! Its vibrant celestial beings and detailed floral borders blend spirituality with visual splendor. How do you interpret the connection between text and decoration in this piece?

#ClevelandArt #BuddhistArt #IlluminatedManuscripts
https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.7.a

A stunning glimpse into premordial Burmese spirituality, this illuminated manuscript combines ornate artistry with sacred Pali text, showcasing celestial beings amidst lush vegetation. How do you think art enhances our understanding of spiritual traditions?
#ClevelandArt #BuddhistArt #IlluminatedManuscripts
https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.6.b

ANSA, and machine-translated from Italian: The Ambrosiana’s Treasure of Arabic Manuscripts Goes Digital. “A precious and rare Koran on parchment, oblong, in Sufi script dating back to the 8th-9th century with gold miniatures, but also a manuscript that brings together the four gospels copied in the monastery of Sant’Antonio in 1280 from a copy made from the original text by the translator Abu […]

https://rbfirehose.com/2025/03/06/ansa-the-ambrosianas-treasure-of-arabic-manuscripts-goes-digital/

This exquisite folio from a Kammavacha manuscript showcases a stunning integration of Pali script and richly detailed illustrations of celestial beings, embodying the fusion of text and visual art in premodern Burma. What stories might this artwork tell of its ceremonial past?
#ClevelandArt #BuddhistArt #IlluminatedManuscripts
https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.15.b

The Hours of Queen Isabella the Catholic captivates with its intricate borders and winter landscape, showcasing the exquisite artistry of Flemish illuminators. What emotions do you think this page evokes for a queen’s personal reflection?

#ClevelandArt #IlluminatedManuscripts #ArtHistory
https://clevelandart.org/art/1963.256.2.b

in case of emergency break biscuit…

Edible Research: Exploring the Material Past through Biscuit Art [subtitled youtube video 58m30s] #biscuits #BiscuitArt #RoyalIcing #textiles #embroidery #InteriorDesign #archaeology #IlluminatedManuscripts https://www.youtube.com/live/qr7pADXKhFg

Witness the richness of Buddhist culture through this illuminated manuscript, where celestial beings intertwine amidst the sacred Pali text. The artistry reflects a deep reverence for tradition. What story do you think this ancient manuscript tells?
#ClevelandArt #BuddhistArt #IlluminatedManuscripts
https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.9.a

In this exquisite illuminated manuscript, intricate celestial beings and lavish motifs celebrate the sacred Pali text. Each detail weaves a story of spirituality and artistry. How do such manuscripts enrich our understanding of Buddhist traditions?
#ClevelandArt #BuddhistArt #IlluminatedManuscripts
https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.7.a

Be mesmerized by the ornate beauty of this Kammavacha manuscript from Burma. Intricate celestial beings and lush vegetation frame sacred Pali texts, embodying a rich tapestry of art and devotion. What stories do you think this folio holds?
#ClevelandArt #BuddhistArt #IlluminatedManuscripts
https://clevelandart.org/art/1945.172.4.b

I took a break from #Wikidata :wikidata: #IlluminatedManuscripts to work on #rug and #carpet items. You can help! Work list here: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/User:PKM/Textiles/Rugs

Current #Wikidata :wikidata: project is cleaning up/expanding items on #IlluminatedManuscripts in American collections for WikiProject:Manuscripts. Today's big effort: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q80191660 #CodexHuygens at the #MorganLibrary. Now it’s time for Thai food and reading more of @marthawells 's #SystemCollapse.

The Daily Art app this week featured this fascinating, beautiful illuminated manuscript. I felt like it was worth sharing.

The illumination is from northern Ethiopia, some time around the late 14th or early 15th century.

The style is somewhat reminiscent of Eastern / Orthodox / Byzantine style, but obviously quite different too.

The writing around the edge is apparently Ge'ez - old Ethiopian church language. But I believe the script (or a derivation thereof) is used in modern Amharic.

I'm unsure of Daily Art's subscription model now (I've an old lifetime subscription from before they changed it), but I think it still has some free tier. It's a great way to see art from around the world, in styles you might not otherwise encounter.

https://www.getdailyart.com/en/24503/unknown-artist/illuminated-gospel

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#Ethiopia #Africa #Art #MedievalArt #Illumination #Manuscripts #IlluminatedManuscripts #Christianity

Was just talking about the intersection of medieval manuscript illumination and modern meme culture with my 13yr old. 😂

#manuscripts #medieval #illumination #illuminatedmanuscripts #meme #memeculture

https://blog.bookstellyouwhy.com/the-humorous-and-absurd-world-of-medieval-marginalia

William #Byrd: Psalm 6, Lord in thy rage.
From Songs of Sundry Natures, 1589.

Eleanor Cramer: #soprano
Alison Kinder: bass #viol
Tamsin Lewis: tenor viol

#Psalm 6 is the first of the 7 penitential psalms, and is often found in books of hours accompanied by an image of the King David, kneeling in prayer with his #harp set aside.

Image: page from an #illuminatedmanuscript showing the penitent David, and the #Latin words of Psalm 6, Domine ne in furore.
From Aussem Hours, #16thCentury, W.437.45R

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICNMGlfcnGc&ab_channel=Passamezzo

#earlymusic
#earlymodern
#Tudors
#illuminatedmanuscripts
#sheetmusic
#bookofhours
#tudor
#WilliamByrd
#Elizabethan
#ElizabethI
#penitentialpsalms
#KingDavid
#illumination
#history
#renaissance
#histodon
#histodons
#renaissancemusic
@histodons
@histodon
@earlymodern
@earlymusic

Today's pick: The Sermon on the Mount (1294) - Anonymous. #art #Anonymous #JesusPreachings #IlluminatedManuscripts

https://www.artbible.info/art/large/117.html

Comic art in 1000 year old illuminated manuscripts and tapestries? See how I referenced these works as visual meta-text in the @neilhimself CHIVALRY graphic novel from Dark Horse Comics. https://at.tumblr.com/colleendoran/neil-gaimans-chivalry-from-illuminated/edqbhr9ullaf Ask for it at your bookstore! amzn.to/3Y1GXXw #neilgaiman #chivalry #darkhorsecomics #illuminatedmanuscripts #comics