Illuminated Manuscript

A double-sided illuminated manuscript on parchment hand-written and coloured from the Gothic period (15th century) This is a page from a liturgical book such as the Psalters and cour...

This pair of manuscript pages are 18th century and are done it water colour and gauche. The images are of people in landscapes and the colors are still quite fresh and pleasing. The ...

A vintage illuminated page manuscript taken from a Thai Buddhist prayer book and set inside custom wooden frame under glass.

Medieval Floral Ornament – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate XLVIII, c.1869 This ornate chromolithograph from L'Ornement Polychrome (Plate XLVIII) presents a vivid composition of...

Medieval Floral Borders – Illuminated Manuscript Motifs, Plate L, c.1869 This richly detailed chromolithograph from Plate L of L'Ornement Polychrome by Albert Racinet presents a cap...

An oeuvre of around fifty manuscripts has been reconstructed for the master through comparison to his only documented work from 1475 (La Cité de Dieu in Paris, Bib.

Quite interesting and unusual technique that brings to mind the illuminated manuscripts of the middle ages, but done in a modern fun secular manner.

Celtic Illuminated Ornament – Decorative Motifs from Early Manuscripts, c.1869 This richly colored plate, numbered XXXIX from L'Ornement Polychrome, presents an exquisite compilatio...

Additionally, the use of the leogryph also points to a Nepalese origin. Manuscript or book covers were used to protect sacred texts and illuminated manuscripts.   

Handcoloured lithograph after an illuminated manuscript from Sir John Froissart's "Chronicles of England, France, Spain and the Adjoining Countries, from the Latter Part of the Reign...

Gothic Illumination-Inspired Ornament – Middle Ages Decorative Designs, c.1869 This vibrant chromolithograph, Plate XLII from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, showcases eight exquisite orna...

This unique book shows all the accumulated history of the treasures of the Vatican, from goldwork, ivories, textiles, illuminated manuscripts, mosaics, painted panels, tapestries, sc...

Framed 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1450, France.

A beautifully preserved medieval illuminated manuscript leaf on vellum (animal skin), dating to circa 1350–1450, originating from Europe.

Technique: Hand-colored engraving Maker: Paul Mercuri, France, 19th century Keywords: Medieval court, royal ceremony, king enthroned, altar scene, bishop, clergy, medieval costume,...

The plates feature illuminated manuscript-style borders, floral and foliate ornament, arabesques, architectural panels, jewel-like color fields, scrolling vines, grotesque-inspired d...

Schor’s signature style—rooted in Jewish tradition and illuminated manuscript art—is evident in the rich earthy reds, deep blues, and gold accents, creating a visually striking and d...

Framed late 15th century illuminated Book of Hours manuscript circa 1500, France.

An antique Megillah The Book of Esther, hand written on parchment by an expert Sephardi scribe and richly decorated with hand painted illustrations. The text panels are surrounded by...

Szyk’s style, reminiscent of medieval painting and illuminated manuscripts, is the perfect fit for this story.

Important book 'Seigneurs et Princes de Monaco' by S.E René Novella and Philip Reder French, Late 20th century Book: height 6.5cm, width 30cm, depth 38cm Case: height 9.5cm, widt...

Its composition unfolds like an illuminated manuscript: tiered vases overflowing with blossoms, flanked by birds in flight, peacocks perched on flowering branches, and expressive ani...

Artists began to give the tiny faces of the figures in grotesque decorations strange caricatured expressions, in a direct continuation of the medieval traditions of the drolleries in...

The three plates present a fascinating study of ornamental design, featuring medieval geometric decoration, interlaced motifs, architectural borders, illuminated manuscript-inspired ...

In 1882, the women artists of Doulton Lambeth gifted Henry Doulton with an illuminated manuscript “to take this opportunity of expressing our obligations to you for the origination o...

IMPORTANT AND RARE LITURGICAL PSALTER, Spain, 16th Century (1550-1750) Psalterium iuxta Romanum (Liturgical Psalter according to the Roman Rite) Latin (with Spanish additions), illu...

A second explores the intricate interlaced motifs and endless knotwork of Celtic ornament, reflecting the artistic traditions of illuminated manuscripts and early medieval craftsmans...

These richly detailed plates beautifully combine Renaissance architectural ornament with Christian iconography, including saints, biblical figures, putti, ecclesiastical decoration, ...

The luminous golden field functions as an illuminated manuscript page where floral vocabulary unfolds with controlled spontaneity—dense rose clusters, trailing vine scrolls, scattere...

Lithographed by Picard, the sheet compiles a vibrant collection of decorative panel motifs typical of French Renaissance interior design, heraldic art, and illuminated manuscripts. ...

Keywords: Medieval singer, minstrel, Gothic Revival, historical costume, France 1845, hand-colored engraving, 15th-century dress, ecclesiastical art, antique print, illuminated manus...

Arranged in a complex mosaic, each panel presents a distinctive motif from Renaissance decorative arts, primarily inspired by frescoes, illuminated manuscripts, stuccoes, and carved ...

These patterns are emblematic of the Celtic decorative tradition seen in illuminated manuscripts like the *Book of Kells* or *Lindisfarne Gospels*, as well as in early Christian ston...

Keywords: Medieval woman, Gothic Revival, historical costume, 15th-century dress, hand-colored print, antique French engraving, 1845, courtly attire, illuminated manuscript style, no...

Knox took simple Celtic knot designs and turned them into complicated, accomplished designs that have spanned the test of time, directly influenced by M H Baillie Scott and inspired ...

It would have been inspired by illuminated manuscripts, Vatican frescoes, or wall panels within ecclesiastical palaces.

Rendered in deep tones of brown, ochre, forest green, and muted red, the plate evokes the visual language of medieval stonework, illuminated manuscripts, and wooden carvings. The in...

The medallion pulses at the rug’s heart like an illuminated manuscript brought to life, its curvilinear design stitched in warm sienna, beige, and earthy browns.

It floats within the field like an illuminated manuscript on parchment, stark and sacred in its simplicity.

Abu Dhabi will include 40 drawings, prints and illuminated manuscripts reminiscent of the Arab influences Picasso absorbed during his youth in M¡laga, La Cocina and Barcelona.

The Whole Carefully Collected from Ancient Illuminated Manuscripts A new edition, to which is now added a supplement, containing 12 plates.

Technique: Hand-colored engraving Maker: Paul Mercuri, France, 19th century Keywords: Medieval coronation, medieval king, royal court, bishop, clergy, heraldry, costume history, me...

Particularly renowned for its depth and quality, the collection is centered around two of the most celebrated forms of Islamic artistic expression: Illuminated manuscripts, calligra...

Its sumptuous amethyst field is enlivened by vibrant geometric forms that appear to float across the surface like an illuminated manuscript, preserving generations of symbolism withi...

Across the exceptional composition, diamond forms and stylized floral motifs interlace in rhythmic succession, creating a visual cadence reminiscent of Ottoman architectural ornament...

A golden-hued border encloses the field like the frame of an illuminated manuscript, filled with folkloric creatures, elemental motifs, and whimsical guard symbols passed down throug...

There, in the shadow of empires, the motifs of Persia were reimagined for European tastes, and this piece carries that same sensibility: restrained opulence, spacious design, and flo...

This border frames the central field much like the edge of an illuminated manuscript, highlighting the detailed patterns within and adding a touch of regal elegance.

The borders, adorned with understated motifs, frame the composition like the gentle margins of an illuminated manuscript, reminding us that imperfection holds a beauty more profound ...

Mercuri based his illustrations on authentic monuments, paintings, sculptures, illuminated manuscripts, and historical sources. Rather than being imaginative recreations, these plate...

Subtle abrash variations animate the surface like the patina of age on an illuminated manuscript, lending this piece a rare, curated aura of lived history.

The oval vignette format recalls illuminated manuscripts and reinforces the medieval character of the scene.

The palette is one of muted opulence—gilded saffron, parchment cream, soft taupe, and mahogany red—rendered in natural wool, whose soft sheen captures light and gives the design an a...

The exceptional composition is lush with narrative and ornamentation—figures finely detailed, garments richly adorned, and architectural motifs framing the story like an illuminated ...

Its rhythmic repetition creates a sense of continuity while allowing each pictorial scene to unfold like an illuminated manuscript, inviting quiet contemplation and rewarding every c...

Framing the exceptional field is a border of understated grandeur—where stylized rosettes and vinery meander across a parchment-toned backdrop like an illuminated manuscript of Ottom...

The figures are depicted in richly colored garments based on authentic medieval sources, including illuminated manuscripts, sculpture, paintings, tomb effigies, and historical monume...

The field of this precious Turkish masterpiece unfolds like an illuminated manuscript, its open expanse radiating serenity and balance.

Their rhythmic placement across the exceptional composition creates a hypnotic architectural cadence reminiscent of illuminated manuscripts, fortress mosaics, and sacred geometry.

Racinet created these plates as educational and decorative studies, drawing inspiration from illuminated manuscripts, cathedral sculpture, mosaics, tomb effigies, and medieval miniat...