A “Pop Bible” for a Lay Audience
You don’t need to understand Anglo-French biblical verses to read this bible: written and illuminated in the 14th century, the codex features dozens of powerful illustrations.
Giulia
Giulia is the Editor-in-Chief of Bookplate, the official magazine of Facsimile Finder. She keeps a keen eye on the latest news in the world of illuminated manuscript facsimiles.
The Luttrell Psalter: A Treasure of Medieval Imagination
Stilt walkers, acrobats, human-animal hybrids… This is not a fantasy novel: it is a world-famous Late Medieval manuscript made in Lincolnshire, England.
Offiziolo by Francesco da Barberino – A Recovered Treasure
Francesco’s Offiziolo is one of the earliest evidence of the fortune of Dante’s Divina Commedia in that it refers to the work at its early stages when it was still being written. Want to know more? Read on!
Papyrus Ani – Book of the Dead
Ever wondered about Egyptian culture of the dead? Well, the Papyrus Ani sheds new light on the religion of Ancient Egypt, find out more!
Codex Purpureus Rossanensis – Symbol of an Age
The Codex Purpureus Rossanensis is one of the most ancient and marvelous extant codices purpurei. Recently restored, it is a monumental awe-inspiring masterpiece.
Grimani Breviary – Forbidden Fruit
Check out this article on the Grimani Breviary, an outstanding work of Flemish tradition, that only a few lucky people got to see!
Simon Bening and his Charming Calendars
You have never cared much for calendars? Well, you are going to change your mind when you see Simon Bening’s works of art.
Van Damme Hours – One of Simon Bening’s Masterpieces
Want to know a bit more about Simon Bening, one of the greatest Flemish illuminators of all time? Why not take a few minutes to read about his pictorial technique?
Manuscript of Bible of St. Louis and Its Facsimile Editions
Find out more about the Bible of St. Louis, a 13th century manuscript commissioned by Blanche of Castile for her son Louis IX, king of France. Browse through our facsimiles selection and pick the one for you!
How a Walk in the Woods Can Turn into a Journey through Medieval Mysteries
In occasion of the halloween festivities, join us at the discovery of local medieval legends. If you like the Middle Ages, ghosts, and mysteries, then you’ve come to the right place!
