Learning about Making Manuscripts with a Cistercian Prayer Book
Why does the facsimile of the Herrenalb Prayer Book offer a precious insight into the ancient and fascinating art of crafting medieval codices? Let’s find out with Liz Teviotdale.
Illuminated Manuscripts
Everything concerning the original manuscript, including essays on the language, the style, the artists, the miniatures.
A Fascinating Glimpse into Roman Life and Dress
The miniatures of the Vatican Terence (ca. 825, Aachen), even if painted centuries after the performances portrayed, provide an insight into both late Roman art and the conventions of ancient drama and society. Let’s meet the Masks of the Roman Stage!
A Romanesque Bible for King Sancho el Fuerte
The Pamplona Bible is an extraordinary example of the evolving characteristics of the Christian Bible. Completed around 1200, the Bible comprises three volumes with a large number of colored drawings in the Romanesque style.
On the Art of Hunting with Birds: a treatise by the Holy Roman Emperor himself, Frederick II
Hunting, particularly falconry, was a distinguished practice of the courtly elite globally across the Middle Ages. In addition to indicating noble status, hunting was also the subject of study and scientific inquiry.
La Divina Commedia – The New Manuscript: Exclusive Book Design Preview
We want to thank everyone who has followed our journey into the world of The Divine Comedy, taking a closer look at George Cochrane’s artistic process in completing ‘La Divina Commedia – The New Manuscript’
La Divina Commedia – The New Manuscript: The Artist as Scribe
The way Dante’s work first appeared was in manuscripts, so handwriting is a part of the way that his poem had first appeared.
Pierre Sala’s Little Book of Love
Summer has come and if you are feeling romantic I have just the manuscript for you! It is Pierre Sala’s Little Book of Love, a jewel of Renaissance.
Feasting Around the Table in Centuries Past
Did you know that ancient cooking manuals contained humor and parody? Or why Dante called one of his poems “The Banquet”? Take a peek in the kitchens and dining rooms of bygone centuries!
The Codex Tulane: A Journey Back in Time to 16th-century Mexico
One of a few extant codices in the format of a rolled cylinder scroll, this impressive work was crafted by indigenous artists with European influences. Read on to discover never-ending story of the Tulane Codex.
An Interview With the Divine Comedy of Alfonso of Aragon
The Divine Comedy of Alfonso of Aragon witnessed the Italian Renaissance, the Spanish Inquisition, and lived in the library of a prominent English book collector of the 19th century. We could not miss the opportunity to ask some questions!