On the history of Illuminated Manuscripts and their Facsimiles
New Video: Divine Comedy “Dante Urbinate” Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Divine Comedy "Dante Urbinate" in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Vergilius Romanus: Among the Best-Preserved Late-Antique Codices
If you're curious to witness the transition from scroll to book, or to find out which features of Medieval illumination were already used in Late Antiquity, you shouldn't miss the Vergilius Romanus.
How to Access a Library During a Pandemic
Do you miss traveling and visiting museums? Don’t worry, the Gallerie Estensi in Modena didn’t forget about its international visitors and officially launched a “Digital Library” to make its manuscripts available for everyone! (Guest post by Bianca Raimondi, who did her internship at FacsimileFinder in the summer of 2020)
New Video: The Isabella Breviary Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like The Isabella Breviary in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Biblia Pauperum: Apocalypsis: The Weimar Manuscript Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Biblia Pauperum: Apocalypsis: The Weimar Manuscript in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Codex of Vyšehrad Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Codex of Vyšehrad in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
Facsimiles as Exhibition Items: Why Not?
A few months ago, we were asked to lend two facsimiles to be displayed at a French exhibition on the Apocalypse. Today, we're happy that many visitors can enjoy their beauty at the Château d'Angers. Thank you for the opportunity to share them!
New Video: Book of Hours of Philip II Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Book of Hours of Philip II in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Les Très Riches Heures of the Duke of Berry Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Les Très Riches Heures of the Duke of Berry in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Alfonso X The Wise’s Book of Chess, Dice and Board Games Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like Alfonso X The Wise's Book of Chess, Dice and Board Games in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Voynich Manuscript Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Voynich Manuscript in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Vergilius Romanus Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Vergilius Romanus in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Voynich Manuscript Facsimile Edition (Full Version)
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Voynich Manuscript in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Book of Hours of the Weaving Virgin Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Book of Hours of the Weaving Virgin in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?
New Video: Purple Passion of Fra Angelico Facsimile Edition
Once upon a time only dukes, popes, and princesses could hold a priceless artifact like the Purple Passion of Fra Angelico in their hands. Today, facsimiles allow you to leaf through them — well, at least virtually! So what are you waiting for?